African Birdlife - November/December 2021

In this issue

Arid-zone birding • Chad • Grass Owls • Migration

THE dark side

Do dark upperwings improve flight performance?

2 mins

Resetting THE system

The FitzPatrick Institute’s mandate is to conduct cutting-edge research while educating the next generation of ornithological researchers and conservation leaders.

4 mins

Stay OR go?

Migration as an evolutionary driver

10+ mins

Time out

VIEW FROM A HIDE

10 mins

Coastal REFLECTIONS

CLOSE TO where I live on the Cape Peninsula, a broad white beach sweeps south to meet the mouth of a small river. The outlet greets the sea at the base of a mussel-encrusted, rocky point, while the back of the beach sometimes features an expansive tidal lagoon, a combination of elements that creates a haven for coastal wildlife.

3 mins

Green & gold

Birds of the oases and desert in Chad

6 mins

Burning issue

KYALAMI’S GRASS OWLS

7 mins

GET EVEN closer

Celestron NexYZ Smartphone Adapter

3 mins

It's complicated

PROS AND CONS OF FEEDING VULTURES

5 mins

By any other name...

Bird names are a perennial hot topic. Why do they keep changing? Who decides, and how? And no, it’s not a ruse by the authors of bird books so that they can keep on producing ‘updated’ editions!

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.