A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park

• Main Authors: A.J.F.K. Craig, P.E. Hilley, D. Parker
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: AOSIS 2005-06-01
• Series: Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science
• Subjects: avifauna; Karoo Biome; bird check list; Mountain Zebra National Park.
• Online Access: https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/169

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.