Ostrich Journal of African Ornithology

The leading ornithological journal in Africa, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers and short communications

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What are the pros and cons of a virtual conference? Read some takeaways after the virtual IOC 2022 at: https://t.co/G5lecwzjoZ

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The West African Crested Tern is a species that has recently been split from Royal Tern. A study by Veen et al. looks at their distribution and breeding numbers, and conclude that they have an uncertain future. Read more at: https://t.co/GSOt2UvTUt photo: Matt Blissett CC BY 4.0

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Adams, Ivande and Wilson study aspects of the ecology of non-breeding Tree Pipits on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. Read more: https://t.co/FiGMNxWdFT photo: Marek Szczepanek (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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Fern, Thompson and Downs present an ethogram of the nesting and breeding behaviour of Hooded Vultures: https://t.co/hOp2e9nsO8

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Mitochondrial DNA reveal cryptic lineages in Woodland Kingfisher. Find out more: https://t.co/TkLkXzv7yi photo: Bernard Dupont

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Can display calls be used to identify sexes and individuals in Cape Gannets? Find out at: https://t.co/0JXVwJnfTD

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Ishong et al. report on the population trends of resident and migrant birds at a long-term study site near Jos, Nigeria. Read more: https://t.co/CFemj5xy1r

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Kelp Gulls like to eat Cape Gannet eggs. How does the location of the nest and removal of predators affect predation of eggs by Kelp Gulls? Find out at: https://t.co/S3LZEgqRKm

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It has always been thought that the presence of Cinereous Vulture in North Africa has been due to dispersal. However data suggest this may not be the case. Find out more at: https://t.co/7N9y2xk9hb (photo: Juan Lacruz)

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How does African ornithology feel? Our editor, Alan Lee, offers a perspective piece looking for symptoms of eco-anxiety in articles relevant to ornithology in Africa. https://t.co/k9crCGCI60

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Koopman explores the various names used for gannets and their fascinating origins. Read about it at: https://t.co/Ie1yLVZXoE photo: Kristin Snippe

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Oschadleus reviews the host-specificity of Pygmy Falcons https://t.co/U6szAHrCIW (photo: Steve Garvie)

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Bonnevie et al. use ringing data to describe the wing moult and seasonal occurrence of sunbirds in the Eastern Cape.
https://t.co/caAIv4iias photo: Janes Oosthuizen

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Fern, Thompson and Downs present an ethogram of the nesting and breeding behaviour of Hooded Vultures. Read it at: https://t.co/hOp2e9nsO8 (photo: Charles Sharp)

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Chukar Partridges were released across southern Africa, but only survive on Robben Island today. Find out why they were introduced and why they failed to establish across most of southern Africa: https://t.co/adhEOBPPW1

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Our special issue on African-Eurasian birds is free to read until the end of January 2023! Read it at: https://t.co/GABkQKLNBd

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CALL FOR PAPERS: SPECIAL W. RICHARD J. DEAN MEMORIAL ISSUE

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The deadline for our special issue on moult has been extended until 15 December 2022.

To submit: https://t.co/XhmzOgKbhP
Author instructions: https://t.co/iBXSxxIVu8

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Call for papers for our special issue on avian moult!

To submit: https://t.co/XhmzOgKbhP
Author instructions: https://t.co/1IYHN9q4BV

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OA article in @OstrichJAO triggers reaction in scientific community re the importance of long-term monitoring of resident & migrant West African birds. READ MORE: https://t.co/ILDcnasiLx
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