In this issue

GREY PARROT • HONEYGUIDES & HUMANS • KGALAGADI KILLERS • SEABIRDS • SUMMER RARITIES

Alien Invasions

Mapping movements of alien bird species.

2 mins

Introduced Predators - Leave A Trail Of Extinction

Introduced mammals can be devast-ating for birds.

2 mins

Nest And Nuptial Bower - Eastern Clapper Lark

One of the intriguing things about lark biology is that some species build domed nests while others nest in open cups.

2 mins

New Breeding Record - African Skimmer

The year 2016 was one in which we all came to expect the unexpected.

2 mins

Cause For Alarm

As anyone who has played a Pearl-spotted Owlet tape knows, other birds mob owls.

1 min

On The Shelf

The Lanner Falcon is a familiar spe-cies to most African birders, although many may not know that it is part of a species complex (Hierofalco) that includes the mighty Arctic Gyrfalcon and the hardy Asian Saker, or that the Lanner itself comprises five confirmed subspecies spread across southern Eur ope and most of Africa.

2 mins

Hunger Strikes

Some opportunistic birds in the arid Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park have learnt to take advantage of other birds congregating at waterholes.

3 mins

Trade Off

Official support for Grey Parrots.

10 mins

Top Guns

BIRDS OF PREY have, unsurprisingly, fascinated people throughout the ages.

3 mins

To The Edge And Back

FLOCK AT SEA 2017 promises to be the largest ever group of people birding together over a period of several days. Peter Ryan considers what attracts thousands of birders from all corners of South Africa and beyond to gather for the mother of all pelagic birding trips. 

4 mins

Barrie Rose 1947 - 2016

On 30 December 2016 southern Africa lost not only its most experienced seabirder, but also a true gentleman.

2 mins

Clean-Up Crew

The Lappet-faced Vulture is the no-nonsense foreman of Africa’s vulturine clean-up crew.

3 mins

Taking The Tuna Project To Indonesia

Within the framework of the Common Oceans Tuna Project, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is working with BirdLife South Africa, as the local partner of BirdLife International, to lessen the impact of tuna fisheries on biodiversity.

2 mins

Blowing Hot & Cold

An often-cited argument against wind energy is that it kills a large number of birds.

2 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.