Breeding

Few published observations exist but nest construction has been observed in February (Garrigues 2001), whilst occupied nests have been observed also during the months of February and December (Garrigues 2001, BirdLife International 2008). The nest is located amongst exposed rootless of xerophytic plants that protrude from moss-covered earth extending from overhangs of exposed slopes or road-cuts, situated 3-5 m above the ground (Garrigues 2001). The nest entrance is (always?) concealed by overhanging mosses or earth and leads into a pouch-like chamber of unknown dimensions and material (Garrigues 2001). The nest entrance is constructed of fine rootlets, cobwebs and spider egg cases that are attached to some of the larger rootlets (Garrigues 2001). During limited observations, only the female was observed attending the next and feeding the unknown number of young prey after repeatedly spending several minutes hawking for insects (Garrigues 2001).