Sauvage, A., et al. 1997. [Mortality of the Sand Martin Riparia riparia as a function of climatic conditions in the Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj (Senegal)]. Malimbus 19: 57-60. (23 rue J. Moulin, 08090 Aiglemont, France.)—Effect of strong winds during the period 18-25 Jan 1990. Data also on weight and moult in 1988, 1990 and 1991 of ringed birds. (French, Engl. summ.)

Salewski, V. 1997. Notes on some bird species from Comoé National Park, Ivory Coast. Malimbus 19: 61-67. (Institut für Vogelforschung, An der Vogelwarte 21, Vogelwarte Helgoland, 26386 Wilhelmshaven, Germany.)—On 31 species for which new data on abundance and range were obtained by observation and mist-netting during 13 months in the northern winters of 1994-95 and 1995-96.

Balança, G., & M.-N. de Visscher. 1997. [Composition and seasonal change of a population of birds in the north of Burkina Faso (nord-Yatenga).] Malimbus 19: 68-94. (CIRAD-GERDAT-PRIFAS, BP 5035, 34032 Montpellier Cedex 1, France.)—Observations on 276 species during two periods of 10 months (May-Feb) in the years 1992-94, classified as breeding, palearctic migrant, afrotropical migrant, with abundance ratings, seasonal variation, and months of presence and of breeding. Includes data on 16 species new to the country and 13 new to the region. (French, Engl. summ.)

Claffey, P. 1997. Western Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus, a new addition to the Republic of Benin list. Malimbus 19: 95-96. (BP 302, Parakou, Republic of Benin.)—A group on 10 Apr 1996.

Bengtsson, K. 1997. Some interesting bird observations in Mauritania and Senegal. Malimbus 19: 96-97. (Grönvägen 5B, S-23232 Arlöv, Sweden.)—7 species in Nov-Dec 1992 and 1994.

Payne, R. B., L. L. Payne, & C. R. Barlow. 1997. Observation of Savile’s Bustard Eupodotis savilei in The Gambia. Malimbus 19: 97-99. (Mus. Zool., Univ. Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.)—Vocalizations (audiospectrogram provided) on 10 Sep 1996.

Payne, R. B., L. L. Payne, & M. T. E. Hopkins. 1997. Grey-headed Broadbill Smithornis sharpei, new to Nigeria. Malimbus 19: 100-101. (Mus. Zool., Univ. Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.)—Two, 21-22 Oct 1995.

Dowsett, R. J. 1997. Birds of interest from the Sangba area, adjacent to the Bamingui-Bangoran National Park, Central African Republic. Malimbus 19: 102-103. (12 rue des Lavandes, Ganges F-34190, France.)—12 species not on the list of the National Park, 21-22 Mar 1994.

Manu, S. A., & R. Demey. 1997. First record of Brown-backed Scrub Robin Cercotrichas hartlaubi in Nigeria. Malimbus 19: 103-104. (IBAs of Nigeria, Dept. Biol. Sci., Ahmadu Bello Univ., Zaria, Nigeria.)—Sight observation of a singing bird, 25 Feb 1997.