A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park
Based on all published records, together with the original data for the southern African bird atlas, the current Birds in Reserves Project and our records on field trips, 257 bird species have been reliably recorded from MZNP. We have assessed the current status of all species, in relation to the re...
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doaj-330e47a7acd042dca9a6f97f5fbe7fc52020-11-24T21:10:43ZengAOSISKoedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science0075-64582071-07712005-06-014819511310.4102/koedoe.v48i1.169125A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National ParkA.J.F.K. Craig0P.E. Hilley1D. Parker2Rhodes UniversityRhodes UniversityRhodes UniversityBased on all published records, together with the original data for the southern African bird atlas, the current Birds in Reserves Project and our records on field trips, 257 bird species have been reliably recorded from MZNP. We have assessed the current status of all species, in relation to the recent expansion of the park and other changes which may be a consequence of management practices. No birds of national conservation concern are breeding residents in the park, and some species are periodic or irregular visitors. Nevertheless, the park is important for the conservation of representatives of the Karoo avifauna, and the diversity of birdlife present should be highlighted to attract visitors with a special interest in birding.https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/169avifaunaKaroo Biomebird check listMountain Zebra National Park. |
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A.J.F.K. Craig P.E. Hilley D. Parker A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science avifauna Karoo Biome bird check list Mountain Zebra National Park. |
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A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park |
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A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park |
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A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park |
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A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park |
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A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park |
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re-assessment of the avifauna of the mountain zebra national park |
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Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
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0075-6458 2071-0771 |
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2005-06-01 |
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Based on all published records, together with the original data for the southern African bird atlas, the current Birds in Reserves Project and our records on field trips, 257 bird species have been reliably recorded from MZNP. We have assessed the current status of all species, in relation to the recent expansion of the park and other changes which may be a consequence of management practices. No birds of national conservation concern are breeding residents in the park, and some species are periodic or irregular visitors. Nevertheless, the park is important for the conservation of representatives of the Karoo avifauna, and the diversity of birdlife present should be highlighted to attract visitors with a special interest in birding. |
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avifauna Karoo Biome bird check list Mountain Zebra National Park. |
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