African Birdlife Magazine - May - June 2020

In this issue

African and Mountain Pipits • Black Coucal • Jao, Botswana • Prions • South Luangwa

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Clutches in Hartlaub’s Gulls

2 mins

Shrinking Returns

Long-term changes in Northern Cape coastal birds

2 mins

Chilling In The Desert?

Pygmy Falcons Polihierax semi-torquatus are among the world’s smallest raptors.

2 mins

sightings IN THE SUBREGION

Mid-January to mid-March 2020

3 mins

Spot The Difference

Distinguishing Mountain and African pipits in the field Mountain and non-breeding African pipits are frustratingly difficult to separate in the field when they occur in the same area. This happens from autumn to early spring, about six to seven months of the year. During this time the lower mandible of both species, a key identification feature, is fairly similar and differentiating the species becomes very tricky.

1 min

Home On The Range?

Is the Mountain Pipit an altitudinal migrant into KwaZulu-Natal?

2 mins

back off!

Korhaan confrontation

1 min

pot luck

A lid filled with water provided an ideal bath for a hot African Pygmy Kingfisher in Liuwa Plains National Park.

1 min

man power

Observations of Black Coucal breeding in Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal

9 mins

Sounding The Alarm

How to find Wood Owls...

5 mins

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African Birdlife Magazine Description:

African Birdlife is a world-class bi-monthly magazine about birds and birdwatching in Africa. It includes informative articles and stunning photographs of Africa's birds. Features include: The latest news on bird conservation and behaviour; equipment reviews; photographic tips; competitions to win great prizes. It serves as an important mouthpiece for BirdLife South Africa to create awareness about bird research and conservation.