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NINTH PAN-AFRICAN ORNITHOLOGICAL CONGRESS: OVERVIEW
Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu
Pages: i-ii
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
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Editorials

Editorial
EDITORIAL
Adrian Craig & Chris Gordon
Page: iii
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
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SYMPOSIA: BIRDS AND PEOPLE: PROBLEMS AND UTILISATION CHAIR: PETER MUNDY

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The energetic demand of the Great White Pelican during migration in Israel and its implication to the conflict between fish industry and pelicans
M. Shmueli, Z. Arad, I. Izhaki & A. Crivelli
Page: 1
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
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Sakalava fishermen and Madagascar Fish Eagles: enhancing traditional conservation rules to control resource abuse that threatens a key breeding area for an endangered eagle
Richard T. Watson & Rivo Rabarisoa
Pages: 2-10
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforSakalava fishermen and Madagascar Fish Eagles: enhancing traditional conservation rules to control resource abuse that threatens a key breeding area for an endangered eagle | References | PDF (900.7 KB)
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High productivity by Fish Eagles on a polluted dam near Harare
P. J. Mundy & J. T Couto
Pages: 11-14
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforHigh productivity by Fish Eagles on a polluted dam near Harare | References | PDF (364.9 KB)
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Traditional capture of Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea in the Lake Chad Basin and its possible role in reducing damage levels in cereals
Wim C. Mulliè
Pages: 15-20
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforTraditional capture of Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea in the Lake Chad Basin and its possible role in reducing damage levels in cereals | References | PDF (622.7 KB)
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Impact of African traditions on avian conservation in Burundi
Laurent Ntahuga
Page: 21
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforImpact of African traditions on avian conservation in Burundi | References | PDF (111.9 KB)
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The role of birds in the culture of the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe
A. Msimanga
Pages: 22-24
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe role of birds in the culture of the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe | References | PDF (293.1 KB)
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Raptor conservation in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa
M. D. Anderson
Pages: 25-32
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforRaptor conservation in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa | References | PDF (902.6 KB)
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Promoting sustainable conservation under conditions of poverty and civil strife in the Albertine Rift
Wenceslas Gatarabirwa, Samuel Kanyamibwa & Tharcisse Ukizintambara
Pages: 33-35
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforPromoting sustainable conservation under conditions of poverty and civil strife in the Albertine Rift | References | PDF (359.1 KB)
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Levels of organochlorine pesticides in raptors from the North-West Province, South Africa
Ian Smith & Henk Bouwman
Pages: 36-39
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforLevels of organochlorine pesticides in raptors from the North-West Province, South Africa | References | PDF (470.2 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: SYSTEMATICS OF AFROTROPICAL BIRDS CHAIR: LESTER SHORT

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Developments in avian cytotaxonomy: implications for Afro-avian Species
V. C. Ejere
Page: 40
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforDevelopments in avian cytotaxonomy: implications for Afro-avian Species | PDF (102.9 KB)
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Contributions of molecular studies to the phylogeny and systematics of African birds
A. J. Helbig
Page: 40
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
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Heuristics in systematics
Walter J. Bock
Pages: 41-44
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforHeuristics in systematics | References | PDF (481.4 KB)
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Evolutionary exposition from plumage pattern in African Accipiter
Michel Louette
Pages: 45-50
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforEvolutionary exposition from plumage pattern in African Accipiter | References | PDF (603.8 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: GENERAL SESSION: ECOLOGY & BREEDING CHAIR: HAZELL THOMPSON

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An analysis of bird communities in the Tsingy Forest of Madagascar's western domain
N. A. Ramanitra
Page: 51
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforAn analysis of bird communities in the Tsingy Forest of Madagascar's western domain | PDF (41 KB)
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Population changes in European herons in relation to African climate
Mauro Fasola, Heinz Hafner, Josefina Prosper, Henk van der Kooif & Igor v. Schogolev
Pages: 52-55
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforPopulation changes in European herons in relation to African climate | References | PDF (340.9 KB)
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Gamebird hunting in Kenya: developing local management models
Alfred Simiyu & Leon A. Bennun
Pages: 56-60
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforGamebird hunting in Kenya: developing local management models | References | PDF (497.6 KB)
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The breeding biology of Abdim's Stork Ciconia abdimii in the far north of Benin
Jacques Boco Adjakpa
Pages: 61-63
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe breeding biology of Abdim's Stork Ciconia abdimii in the far north of Benin | References | PDF (222.2 KB)
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Understorey bird species diversity and abundance in three forest types of Semuliki National Park, Uganda
Eric Sande
Pages: 64-68
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforUnderstorey bird species diversity and abundance in three forest types of Semuliki National Park, Uganda | References | PDF (511.5 KB)
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Status and conservation of Hinde's Babbler Turdoides hindei, a threatened species in an agricultural landscape
Peter Njoroge & Leon A. Bennun
Pages: 69-72
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforStatus and conservation of Hinde's Babbler Turdoides hindei, a threatened species in an agricultural landscape | References | PDF (425.1 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: GENERAL SESSION: BREEDING CHAIR: PAUL MAFABI

Article
Distribution of waterfowl in the wetland of Northern Nigeria
E. A. Agbelusi & T. A. Afolayan
Page: 73
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforDistribution of waterfowl in the wetland of Northern Nigeria | PDF (43.2 KB)
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Influence of breeding on foraging behaviour and diet of Crowned Cranes
Nathan Gichuki
Pages: 74-79
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforInfluence of breeding on foraging behaviour and diet of Crowned Cranes | References | PDF (741.2 KB)
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The breeding biology of the House Sparrow Passer domesticus at Blantyre, Malawi
M. E.D. Nhlane
Pages: 80-82
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe breeding biology of the House Sparrow Passer domesticus at Blantyre, Malawi | References | PDF (270.6 KB)
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Article
The influence of mist and rain on the reproductive success of the Blue Swallow Hirundo atrocaerulea (1995–96)
S. W. Evans & H. Bouwman
Pages: 83-86
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe influence of mist and rain on the reproductive success of the Blue Swallow Hirundo atrocaerulea (1995–96) | References | PDF (450.6 KB)
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Breeding and moult phenology of an avian community in the Pugu Hills, Tanzania
C. O.F. Mlingwa
Pages: 87-90
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforBreeding and moult phenology of an avian community in the Pugu Hills, Tanzania | References | PDF (381 KB)
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Timing of breeding and primary moult of the Masked Weaver Ploceus velatus in the summer and winter rainfall regions of South Africa
H. D. Oschadleus, G. D. Underbill & L. G. Underbill
Pages: 91-94
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforTiming of breeding and primary moult of the Masked Weaver Ploceus velatus in the summer and winter rainfall regions of South Africa | References | PDF (397.4 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: AFRICAN WETLANDS: CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND FUTURE CONSERVATION NEEDS CHAIR: TIM DODMAN

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The African Waterfowl Census: review and development of an international monitoring programme
T. Dodman
Page: 95
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe African Waterfowl Census: review and development of an international monitoring programme | PDF (106.5 KB)
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Waterbird and wetland research and conservation in Ghana: a ten year perspective
Y. Ntiamoa-Baidu & C. Gordon
Page: 95
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforWaterbird and wetland research and conservation in Ghana: a ten year perspective | PDF (105.6 KB)
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The role of wetland policies in the conservation of waterbirds: the case of Uganda
Paul Mafabi
Pages: 96-98
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe role of wetland policies in the conservation of waterbirds: the case of Uganda | References | PDF (304.3 KB)
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Co-ordinated waterbird counts: the Kenyan experience
Oliver Nasirwa & Leon A. Bennun
Pages: 99-101
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforCo-ordinated waterbird counts: the Kenyan experience | References | PDF (392.2 KB)
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Key sites for the conservation of waterbirds in Uganda
Julius Arinaitwe, Achilles Byaruhanga & Paul Mafabi
Pages: 102-105
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforKey sites for the conservation of waterbirds in Uganda | References | PDF (450.8 KB)
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Controlling the flood in the Senegal Delta: do waterfowl populations adapt to their new environment?
Patrick Triplet & Pierre Yésou
Pages: 106-111
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforControlling the flood in the Senegal Delta: do waterfowl populations adapt to their new environment? | References | PDF (755.9 KB)
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Floodplain rehabilitation in Far North Cameroon: expected impact on bird life
Paul Scholte, Selvino de Kort & Merlijn van Weerd
Pages: 112-117
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforFloodplain rehabilitation in Far North Cameroon: expected impact on bird life | References | PDF (682.7 KB)
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Conservation of waterbirds in the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria: current efforts and problems
Olumide A. Akinsola, Augustine U. Ezealor & Gert Polet
Pages: 118-121
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforConservation of waterbirds in the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria: current efforts and problems | References | PDF (405 KB)
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Community participation in the protection of Kenya's wetlands
Cecilia M. Gichuki
Pages: 122-125
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforCommunity participation in the protection of Kenya's wetlands | References | PDF (459.6 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: GENERAL SESSION: BEHAVIOUR CHAIR: ADRIAN CRAIG

Article
Perforations in the tail features of parasitic Cuckoos
H. Bouwman
Page: 126
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforPerforations in the tail features of parasitic Cuckoos | PDF (70.9 KB)
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Inter-lake movements of the Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor and their conservation in the saline lakes of Kenya
J. G. Maina
Page: 126
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforInter-lake movements of the Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor and their conservation in the saline lakes of Kenya | PDF (69.8 KB)
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Article
Diurnal activity patterns of three heron species in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
P. M.B. Kasoma
Pages: 127-130
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforDiurnal activity patterns of three heron species in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda | References | PDF (415.2 KB)
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Bioacoustical structure and possible functional significance of wing display vocalisation during courtship of the African Orange-bellied Parrot Poicephalus rufiventris
V. Venuto, L. Bottoni & R. Massa
Pages: 131-135
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforBioacoustical structure and possible functional significance of wing display vocalisation during courtship of the African Orange-bellied Parrot Poicephalus rufiventris | References | PDF (530.5 KB)
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Article
Time budgets for captive Wattled Cranes Bugeranus carunculatus
L. B. Davenport Jr. & Emil K. Urban
Pages: 136-138
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforTime budgets for captive Wattled Cranes Bugeranus carunculatus | References | PDF (308 KB)
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Article
Home range and movement patterns of Sokoke Scops Owl Otus ireneae
Munir Virani
Pages: 139-142
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforHome range and movement patterns of Sokoke Scops Owl Otus ireneae | References | PDF (457.1 KB)
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Article
Water repellency and feather structure of the Blue Swallow Hirundo atrocaerulea
A. M. Rijke, W. A. Jesser, S. W. Evans & H. Bouwman
Pages: 143-145
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforWater repellency and feather structure of the Blue Swallow Hirundo atrocaerulea | References | PDF (297.4 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
THE ‘BIRDLIFE DAY’ SYMPOSIUM
NONIE COULTHARD & GARY ALLPORT
Pages: 146-147
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
CitationforTHE ‘BIRDLIFE DAY’ SYMPOSIUM | PDF (174.2 KB)
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BIRDLIFE DAY PAPERS

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Birdlife International: who we are and where we have come from
Michael Rands
Pages: 148-149
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforBirdlife International: who we are and where we have come from | References | PDF (187.4 KB)
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The Important Bird Areas Programme in Africa: an outline
Leon Bennun & Lincoln Fishpool
Pages: 150-153
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe Important Bird Areas Programme in Africa: an outline | References | PDF (478.4 KB)
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Conservation of two threatened species: Picathartes
Hazell Shokellu Thompson & Roger Fotso
Pages: 154-156
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforConservation of two threatened species: Picathartes | References | PDF (285.9 KB)
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Conservation in the community: the Kilum-Ijim Forest Project, Cameroon
David H.L. Thomas, Susan Anders & Nkengla Jeremiah Penn
Pages: 157-161
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforConservation in the community: the Kilum-Ijim Forest Project, Cameroon | References | PDF (545.4 KB)
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Developing National Conservation Programmes through the IBA Process
Ato Tilaye Nigussie & Yilma Dellelegn
Pages: 162-163
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforDeveloping National Conservation Programmes through the IBA Process | References | PDF (219.4 KB)
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BIRDLIFE DAY POSTERS

Article
Important Bird Areas in Kenya
Leon Bennun & Peter Njoroge
Pages: 164-167
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforImportant Bird Areas in Kenya | References | PDF (397.4 KB)
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Le Projet ‘Zicoma’ ou ‘Zones d'Importance pour la Conservation des Oiseaux a Madagascar’
O. M. Rakotonomenjanahary & A. F.A. Hawkins
Pages: 168-171
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforLe Projet ‘Zicoma’ ou ‘Zones d'Importance pour la Conservation des Oiseaux a Madagascar’ | References | PDF (353.4 KB)
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Etude pilote sur les Zones d'Importance pour la Conservation des Oiseaux (ZICO) au Rwanda
Sam Kanyamibwa
Pages: 172-174
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforEtude pilote sur les Zones d'Importance pour la Conservation des Oiseaux (ZICO) au Rwanda | References | PDF (326 KB)
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Article
Birdlife International's Important Bird Areas Programme in Morocco
Chris Magin
Pages: 175-176
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforBirdlife International's Important Bird Areas Programme in Morocco | References | PDF (191.6 KB)
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The Kilum-Ijim Forests IBA in Cameroon: monitoring biodiversity using birds as indicators
Clive McKay & Nonie Coulthard
Pages: 177-180
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe Kilum-Ijim Forests IBA in Cameroon: monitoring biodiversity using birds as indicators | References | PDF (440.4 KB)
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Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society, the Important Bird Areas Programme and other projects
Ato Tilaye Nigussie
Pages: 181-182
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforEthiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society, the Important Bird Areas Programme and other projects | References | PDF (174.9 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: BIRD MIGRATION CHAIR: THEUNIS PIERSMA

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Migratory Birds in Malawi
H. M. Banda
Page: 183
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforMigratory Birds in Malawi | PDF (61.2 KB)
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The role of the Ghana coast in the annual cycle of migratory terns
Y. Ntiamoa-Baidu & A. A. Nuoh
Page: 183
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe role of the Ghana coast in the annual cycle of migratory terns | PDF (60.1 KB)
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Article
Evidence for altitudinal migration of forest birds between montane Eastern Arc and lowland forests in East Africa
N. D. Burgess & C. O.F. Mlingwa
Pages: 184-190
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforEvidence for altitudinal migration of forest birds between montane Eastern Arc and lowland forests in East Africa | References | PDF (710.6 KB)
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Article
Microhabitat use and feeding strategies of the Pied Flycatcher and the Willow Warbler in their West-African winter quarters compared with resident species
Volker Salewski
Pages: 191-193
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforMicrohabitat use and feeding strategies of the Pied Flycatcher and the Willow Warbler in their West-African winter quarters compared with resident species | References | PDF (405.2 KB)
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Article
The impact of Lake Victoria's lakefly abundance on Palearctic passerines
Jan H. Wanink & Kees Goudswaard
Pages: 194-197
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe impact of Lake Victoria's lakefly abundance on Palearctic passerines | References | PDF (378.3 KB)
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Article
European Swallows Hirundo rustica in Botswana during three non-breeding seasons: the effects of rainfall on moult
B. van den Brink, R. G. Bijlsma & T. M. van der Have
Pages: 198-204
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforEuropean Swallows Hirundo rustica in Botswana during three non-breeding seasons: the effects of rainfall on moult | References | PDF (655.3 KB)
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Migrant European Swallows Hirundo rustica in southern Africa: a southern perspective
T. B. Oatley
Pages: 205-209
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforMigrant European Swallows Hirundo rustica in southern Africa: a southern perspective | References | PDF (511.7 KB)
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Article
Temporal and spatial variation in the occurrence of Palearctic warblers around Lake Victoria
Kees Goudswaard & Jan H. Wanink
Pages: 210-212
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforTemporal and spatial variation in the occurrence of Palearctic warblers around Lake Victoria | References | PDF (403.1 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: MONITORING BIRD POPULATIONS CHAIR: LEON BENNUN

Article
Composition and frequency of occurrence of birds at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
E. Yohannes & A. Woldu
Page: 213
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforComposition and frequency of occurrence of birds at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | PDF (50.1 KB)
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Assessing and monitoring bird populations in Africa: an overview
Leon Bennun
Pages: 214-215
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforAssessing and monitoring bird populations in Africa: an overview | References | PDF (260.7 KB)
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Article
Changes in avian communities of Budongo Forest Reserve after 70 years of selective logging
Isaiah Owiunji
Pages: 216-219
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforChanges in avian communities of Budongo Forest Reserve after 70 years of selective logging | References | PDF (412.9 KB)
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Article
Trends in waterbird numbers in the southern Rift Valley of Kenya
Leon Bennun & Oliver Nasirwa
Pages: 220-226
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforTrends in waterbird numbers in the southern Rift Valley of Kenya | References | PDF (657.5 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF AFRICAN BIRDS CHAIR: LES UNDERHILL

Article
The World Crane Action Plan: implications for conservation of cranes and wetlands in Africa
R. D. Beilfuss, C. D. Meine & F. W Archibald
Page: 227
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe World Crane Action Plan: implications for conservation of cranes and wetlands in Africa | PDF (67.5 KB)
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Article
Status and distribution of the Black-cheeked Lovebird, Zambia
T. Dodman, V. Katanekwa, D. Aspinall & R. Stjernstedt
Pages: 228-234
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforStatus and distribution of the Black-cheeked Lovebird, Zambia | References | PDF (818.1 KB)
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Article
Distribution and abundance of African waterfowl: examples from the African Waterfowl Census
Tim Dodman & Paul Rose
Pages: 235-243
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforDistribution and abundance of African waterfowl: examples from the African Waterfowl Census | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Article
Evolutionary trends in southern African glossy starlings (Lamprotornis)
A. J.F.K. Craig
Pages: 244-245
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforEvolutionary trends in southern African glossy starlings (Lamprotornis) | References | PDF (241.9 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: CONSERVATION OF FOREST BIRDS IN AFRICA CHAIR: SAM KANYAMIBWA

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Introduction by the Chairman
Sam Kanyamibwa
Page: 246
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforIntroduction by the Chairman | PDF (59.6 KB)
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Article
Implications of forest utilisation on bird conservation
Edward Waiyaki & Leon A. Bennun
Pages: 247-256
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforImplications of forest utilisation on bird conservation | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Article
Implications of forest utilisation on bird conservation
Christine Dranzoa
Pages: 257-261
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforImplications of forest utilisation on bird conservation | References | PDF (443.2 KB)
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Distribution and abundance of forest birds in Ghana
Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu, Erasmus H. Owusu, Stephen Asamoah & Kwame Owusu-Boateng
Pages: 262-268
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforDistribution and abundance of forest birds in Ghana | References | PDF (820.3 KB)
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Article
Comparative avian biodiversity of five mountains in northern Cameroon and Bioko
Brenda Larison, Thomas B. Smith, Roger Fotso & Duncan McNiven
Pages: 269-276
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforComparative avian biodiversity of five mountains in northern Cameroon and Bioko | References | PDF (729.2 KB)
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Article
Avifauna of two upland evergreen forest reserves, the Atewa range and Tano Offin, in Ghana
Y. Ntiamoa-Baidu, S. A. Asamoah, E. H. Owusu & K. Owusu-Boateng
Pages: 277-281
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforAvifauna of two upland evergreen forest reserves, the Atewa range and Tano Offin, in Ghana | References | PDF (613.3 KB)
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Article
Distribution and population size of the threatened East Coast Akalat in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Kenya
Paul M. Matiku, Leon A. Bennun & Erwin Nemeth
Pages: 282-285
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforDistribution and population size of the threatened East Coast Akalat in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Kenya | References | PDF (409.1 KB)
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Article
A preliminary assessment of congruence between biodiversity patterns in Afrotropical forest birds and forest mammals
Neil Burgess, Helen de Klerk, Jon Fjeldså, Timothy Crowe & Carsten Rahbek
Pages: 286-290
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforA preliminary assessment of congruence between biodiversity patterns in Afrotropical forest birds and forest mammals | References | PDF (728.8 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: USING BIRD DATA FOR CONSERVATION PLANNING CHAIR. DEREK POMEROY

Article
Birds as biodiversity indicators in the planning of Forest Nature Reserves in Uganda
M. Baltzer, R. Matthews, P. Howard, F. Kigenyi & P. Viskanic
Page: 291
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforBirds as biodiversity indicators in the planning of Forest Nature Reserves in Uganda | PDF (59.6 KB)
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A contribution to the study of the avifauna of the Bossematie Forest (Abengorou/Côte d'Ivoire). The future of Bossematie Forest: current status
K. H. Yaokokore Beibro & H. Ellenberg
Pages: 292-294
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforA contribution to the study of the avifauna of the Bossematie Forest (Abengorou/Côte d'Ivoire). The future of Bossematie Forest: current status | References | PDF (338.1 KB)
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Forest management and the distribution of understorey birds in the Bossematié Forest, eastern Ivory Coast
Matthias Waltert
Pages: 295-299
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforForest management and the distribution of understorey birds in the Bossematié Forest, eastern Ivory Coast | References | PDF (408.2 KB)
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Article
Conservation planning in an agricultural landscape: the case of Sharpe's Longclaw
Luc Lens, Muchane Muchai, Leon A. Bennun & Luc Duchateau
Pages: 300-303
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforConservation planning in an agricultural landscape: the case of Sharpe's Longclaw | References | PDF (467.9 KB)
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Article
The importance of genetic variation for the viability of small avian populations—the Seychelles Warbler and the African Marsh Warbler
C. M. Eising, K. B. Blaakmeer & J. Komdeur
Pages: 304-306
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe importance of genetic variation for the viability of small avian populations—the Seychelles Warbler and the African Marsh Warbler | References | PDF (372.3 KB)
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Article
Predicting bird species occurrences for conservation planning in Uganda
Herbert Tushabe, Derek Pomeroy & Jake Reynolds
Pages: 307-309
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforPredicting bird species occurrences for conservation planning in Uganda | References | PDF (376.7 KB)
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Article
Birds to watch: a Red Data List for East Africa
Leon A. Bennun, Peter Njoroge & Derek Pomeroy
Pages: 310-314
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforBirds to watch: a Red Data List for East Africa | References | PDF (487.3 KB)
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SYMPOSIUM: BIRDS OF THE CIRCUM-AFRICAN ISLANDS CHAIR: MICHEL LOUETTE

Article
Écologie alimentaire des groupes plurispecifiques d'oiseaux de la forêt pluviale du Parc National de Ranomafana, Madagascar
H. Randrianasolo
Page: 315
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforÉcologie alimentaire des groupes plurispecifiques d'oiseaux de la forêt pluviale du Parc National de Ranomafana, Madagascar | PDF (102.2 KB)
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The effects of forest fragmentation on bird species abundance: a case study of the central high plateau of Madagascar
O. Langrand & L. Wilme
Page: 315
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe effects of forest fragmentation on bird species abundance: a case study of the central high plateau of Madagascar | PDF (101.3 KB)
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Article
Plumage polymorphism in Terpsiphone and the rule of island drabness
W. Plompen
Page: 316
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforPlumage polymorphism in Terpsiphone and the rule of island drabness | PDF (117 KB)
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Article
Inventaire des oiseaux de la Reserve Naturelle Integrale de Zahamena, Madagascar
A. F.A. Hawkins, A. Andrianarimisa, O. M. Rakotonomenjanahary & V. M. Raminoarisoa
Page: 317
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforInventaire des oiseaux de la Reserve Naturelle Integrale de Zahamena, Madagascar | PDF (44.3 KB)
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Article
A description of a new species of Brachypteracias (Family Brachypteraciidae) from the Holocene of Madagascar
Steven M. Goodman
Pages: 318-322
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforA description of a new species of Brachypteracias (Family Brachypteraciidae) from the Holocene of Madagascar | References | PDF (411.3 KB)
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Article
Rooting the Dodo Raphus cucullatus Linnaeus 1758 and the Solitaire Pezophaps solitaria Gmelin 1789 within the Ornithurae: a cladistic reappraisal
Anwar Janoo
Pages: 323-329
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforRooting the Dodo Raphus cucullatus Linnaeus 1758 and the Solitaire Pezophaps solitaria Gmelin 1789 within the Ornithurae: a cladistic reappraisal | References | PDF (702.6 KB)
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Article
The status of the Forest Fody on Mayotte (Comores)
Frank Adriaensen, Michel Louette, Jan Stevens, Werner Plompen & Geert Verheyen
Pages: 330-331
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe status of the Forest Fody on Mayotte (Comores) | References | PDF (170.1 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Breeding biology of Frances's Sparrowhawk Accipiter francesii in a lowland rainforest of northeastern Madagascar
Rene de Roland Lily-Arison
Pages: 332-335
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforBreeding biology of Frances's Sparrowhawk Accipiter francesii in a lowland rainforest of northeastern Madagascar | References | PDF (487.3 KB)
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Description of nesting and foraging habitat of the Madagascar Fish-eagle Haliaeetus vociferoides: a conservation initiative
Richard T. Watson, James Berkelman, Rivo Rabarisoa, Russell Thorstrom & Christine R.B. Watson
Pages: 336-340
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforDescription of nesting and foraging habitat of the Madagascar Fish-eagle Haliaeetus vociferoides: a conservation initiative | References | PDF (590.4 KB)
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Article
The African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement
I. S. Sylla, G. B. Boere & B. Lenten
Page: 341
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement | PDF (87.7 KB)
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Migration routes from Lombardy, Northern Italy, to Africa, covered by birds ringed during eighteen years of ringing activity in five Pre-alpine Ornithological stations
V. Vigorita
Page: 341
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforMigration routes from Lombardy, Northern Italy, to Africa, covered by birds ringed during eighteen years of ringing activity in five Pre-alpine Ornithological stations | PDF (86.9 KB)
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Article
On the altitudinal limits of birds on BasilC Peak (Bioko Island; Equatorial Guinea)
Jaime Pérez del Val
Page: 342
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforOn the altitudinal limits of birds on BasilC Peak (Bioko Island; Equatorial Guinea) | PDF (97.9 KB)
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Article
Training Kenyan bird ringers
J. Jackson
Page: 342
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforTraining Kenyan bird ringers | PDF (99 KB)
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Article
Ornithological importance of coastal wetlands in Guinea
L. C. Fode
Page: 343
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforOrnithological importance of coastal wetlands in Guinea | PDF (87.8 KB)
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Article
Pesticide levels in stork and spoonbill eggs from the Okavango Delta, Botswana
S. Motalaotte & H. Bouwman
Page: 344
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforPesticide levels in stork and spoonbill eggs from the Okavango Delta, Botswana | PDF (70.3 KB)
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Article
Structure des peuplements d'oiseaux d'eau au Burkino Faso
E. Bakyono
Page: 344
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforStructure des peuplements d'oiseaux d'eau au Burkino Faso | PDF (70.3 KB)
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Article
Incubation in uni-parental Arctic breeding waders
L. Bruinzeel, I. Tulp, J. Jukema & O. Stepanova
Page: 345
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforIncubation in uni-parental Arctic breeding waders | PDF (86.1 KB)
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Article
Abundance and habitat choice as an indication of colonisation history in Comoro Land birds
Michet Louette, Jan Stevens & Frederic Neri
Pages: 345-346
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforAbundance and habitat choice as an indication of colonisation history in Comoro Land birds | PDF (148.4 KB)
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Article
Rüppell's Parrot: status, ecology and conservation biology
Richard G Selman, Margaret L Hunter & Mike R Perrin
Pages: 347-348
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforRüppell's Parrot: status, ecology and conservation biology | References | PDF (206.3 KB)
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Article
Behaviour of Standard-wing Nightjars in Togo
R. A. Cheke & J. F. Walsh
Pages: 349-350
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforBehaviour of Standard-wing Nightjars in Togo | References | PDF (194 KB)
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Article
The geographic variation and potential risk of DDT in the blood of Pied Kingfishers from northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
S. W. Evans & H. Bouwman
Pages: 351-354
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe geographic variation and potential risk of DDT in the blood of Pied Kingfishers from northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | References | PDF (461 KB)
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Article
Status and Conservation of Prince Ruspoli's Turaco Tauraco ruspolii
Luca Borghesio & Renato Massa
Pages: 355-358
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforStatus and Conservation of Prince Ruspoli's Turaco Tauraco ruspolii | References | PDF (380.4 KB)
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Round Table Discussion On African Ornithological Societies

Article
The West African Ornithological Society
G. Morel
Pages: 359-360
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe West African Ornithological Society | PDF (186 KB)
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PLENARY PRESENTATIONS: Plenary 1

Article
The behavioural ecology of provisioning in birds
R. Ydenberg
Page: 361
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe behavioural ecology of provisioning in birds | PDF (65.6 KB)
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PLENARY PRESENTATIONS: Plenary 2

Article
Sexual selection and conservation: a Palearctic-African perspective
A. Pape Møller
Page: 361
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforSexual selection and conservation: a Palearctic-African perspective | PDF (65.6 KB)
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PLENARY PRESENTATIONS: Plenary 3

Article
The economics of bird migration
T. Piersma
Page: 362
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforThe economics of bird migration | PDF (58.9 KB)
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Miscellany

OFFICE BEARERS OF THE NINTH PAN-AFRICAN CONGRESS
Page: 363
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
CitationforOFFICE BEARERS OF THE NINTH PAN-AFRICAN CONGRESS | PDF (53.9 KB)
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Letters To The Editor

Letter
Notice to contributors
Page: 364
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
CitationforNotice to contributors | PDF (109.8 KB)
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Editorials

Editorial
Editorial Board of OSTRICH
Page: ebi
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
CitationforEditorial Board of OSTRICH | PDF (37.7 KB)
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