Ostrich, Volume 89, Issue 2 (2018)

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Review Paper

Review
Trends and themes in African ornithology
Colin M Beale
Pages: 99-108
Published online: 11 Jan 2018
AbstractforTrends and themes in African ornithology | References | PDF (412.4 KB) | Supplemental
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Research Articles

Article
Nesting biology and food habits of the endangered Sakalava Rail Amaurornis olivieri in the Mandrozo Protected Area, western Madagascar
Yverlin Z Pruvot, Lily-Arison René de Roland, Gilbert Razafimanjato, Marius PH Rakotondratsima, Aristide Andrianarimisa & Russell Thorstrom
Pages: 109-115
Published online: 28 May 2017
AbstractforNesting biology and food habits of the endangered Sakalava Rail Amaurornis olivieri in the Mandrozo Protected Area, western Madagascar | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Madagascar Fish Eagle productivity in the Tsimembo-Manambolomaty Protected Area and surrounding habitat of western Madagascar
Gilbert Razafimanjato, Lily-Arison René de Roland, Marius Rakotondratsima, Stephanie Razakaratrimo, Yverlin ZM Pruvot, Tsiresy M Razafimanantsoa, Aristide Andrianarimisa & Russell Thorstrom
Pages: 117-122
Published online: 20 Dec 2017
AbstractforMadagascar Fish Eagle productivity in the Tsimembo-Manambolomaty Protected Area and surrounding habitat of western Madagascar | References | PDF (568.9 KB)
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The continuing lack of ornithological research capacity in almost all of West Africa
Will Cresswell
Pages: 123-129
Published online: 20 Dec 2017
AbstractforThe continuing lack of ornithological research capacity in almost all of West Africa | References | PDF (298.8 KB)
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Article
Birds adopting weaver nests for breeding in Africa
H Dieter Oschadleus
Pages: 131-138
Published online: 20 Dec 2017
AbstractforBirds adopting weaver nests for breeding in Africa | References | PDF (288.3 KB)
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Short Notes

Rapid Communication
The wild bird trade and African parrots: past, present and future challenges
Rowan O Martin
Pages: 139-143
Published online: 11 Jan 2018
AbstractforThe wild bird trade and African parrots: past, present and future challenges | References | PDF (341.1 KB)
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Note
How many can you catch? Factors influencing the occurrence of multi-prey loading in provisioning Greater Crested Terns
Davide Gaglio, Timothée R Cook, Richard B Sherley & Peter G Ryan
Pages: 145-149
Published online: 10 Apr 2018
AbstractforHow many can you catch? Factors influencing the occurrence of multi-prey loading in provisioning Greater Crested Terns | References | PDF (809.1 KB)
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Comment

Discussion
Missing the bigger picture: a response to Beale (2018)
Andrew E McKechnie & Arjun Amar
Pages: 151-152
Published online: 14 May 2018
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Discussion
Missing the bigger picture: reply to McKechnie and Amar (2018)
Colin M Beale
Pages: 153-154
Published online: 14 May 2018
CitationforMissing the bigger picture: reply to McKechnie and Amar (2018) | References | PDF (286.4 KB)
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Research Articles

Article
Breeding ecology of Kori Bustard Ardeotis kori strunthiunculus in the Serengeti National Park
Emmanuel C Mmassy, Robert D Fyumagwa, Kjetil Bevanger & Eivin Røskaft
Pages: 155-162
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforBreeding ecology of Kori Bustard Ardeotis kori strunthiunculus in the Serengeti National Park | References | PDF (520.5 KB)
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Habitat utilisation and nesting behaviour of two sympatric weavers in Mbalmayo District, Cameroon
Abubakari Said Mgelwa, Abadi Mehari Abrha, Zabibu Kabalika, Simon Awafor Tamungang & Amare Gebre Medhin Nigusse
Pages: 163-172
Published online: 02 Feb 2018
AbstractforHabitat utilisation and nesting behaviour of two sympatric weavers in Mbalmayo District, Cameroon | References | PDF (1,004.6 KB)
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Retention of the flight-adapted avian finger-joint complex in the Ostrich helps identify when wings began evolving in dinosaurs
Joel D Hutson & Kelda N Hutson
Pages: 173-186
Published online: 30 Jan 2018
AbstractforRetention of the flight-adapted avian finger-joint complex in the Ostrich helps identify when wings began evolving in dinosaurs | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | Supplemental
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Short Notes

Rapid Communication
Sexing Cape Vulture Gyps coprotheres based on head morphometrics
Margaret T Hirschauer, Tapiwa Zimunya, Kerri Wolter & Ara Monadjem
Pages: 187-190
Published online: 22 Jan 2018
AbstractforSexing Cape Vulture Gyps coprotheres based on head morphometrics | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Diet of sympatrically breeding Southern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicoides and White-fronted Bee-eater Merops bullockoides
Grzegorz Kopij
Pages: 191-194
Published online: 06 Apr 2018
AbstractforDiet of sympatrically breeding Southern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicoides and White-fronted Bee-eater Merops bullockoides | References | PDF (340.5 KB)
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Diurnal activity patterns of Harwood’s Spurfowl Pternistis harwoodi in relation to habitat types and climatic conditions in the Central Highlands of Ethiopia
Abadi Mehari Abrha, Shimelis Aynalem Zelelew, Habtu Kiros Nigus & Aschalew Alelign
Pages: 195-201
Published online: 06 Apr 2018
AbstractforDiurnal activity patterns of Harwood’s Spurfowl Pternistis harwoodi in relation to habitat types and climatic conditions in the Central Highlands of Ethiopia | References | PDF (534.5 KB)
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Book Review

Book Review
Why Birds Matter: Avian Ecological Function and Ecosystem Services
Alan TK Lee
Pages: 203-204
Published online: 18 Apr 2018
CitationforWhy Birds Matter: Avian Ecological Function and Ecosystem Services | References | PDF (268 KB)
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