African Birdlife - January/February 2023

An AEWA spotlight on local successes

As shared species whose effective conservation hinges on collaboration across multiple countries, migratory birds have a long history in international law.

A bird of the forest Cape Parrot

With the announcement of the Cape Parrot Poicephalus robustus as BirdLife South Africa’s Bird of the Year 2023, there was great excitement that the country’s only endemic parrot was finally getting the recognition it deserves.

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guts&gory

One might not slow down for a Lilac-breasted Roller in the Kruger Park any more, but a Martial Eagle gets a full stop. Let’s face it, there is something arresting about raptors, beyond their talons and mastery of flight.

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showcase

We receive remarkable images on a regular basis, but are not always able to find space for them in our pages. So because we would like to share them with you, we have decided to display some of the best that we receive.

BOTHA'S LARK

Conservation and Research Working Group

PUTTING 'COMMUNITY' INTO COMMUNITY BIRD GUIDES

On the face of it, the Community Bird Guide Project is about training bird guides. However, the footprint of this long-running project is much bigger than that.

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listing FOR Conservation

Most birders keep some sort of a list. Some don't, but this is the South Africa Listers' Club column so if you're reading this, let's assume that you do.

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penguins breeding AT DE HOOP

Seven years after work began to re-establish an African Penguin breeding colony at De Hoop Nature Reserve, a pair of chicks has been observed at a nest at the colony.

MIDDELPUNT a new nature reserve

The White-winged Flufftail is listed as globally Critically Endangered, with an estimated population of fewer than 250 mature individuals.

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