Quantril, B., &. R. Quantril. 1998. The birds of the Parcours Vita, Yaoundé, Cameroon. Malimbus 20: 1-14. (Tor Ho., 36 Newtown, Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts BA15 1NF, UK.)—163 species recorded during 70 visits throughout the year between June 1993 and March 1995, with data on monthly abundance, evidence of breeding and migration.

Dowsett-Lemaire, F., & R. J. Dowsett. 1998. Further additions to and deletions from the avifauna of Congo-Brazzaville. Malimbus 20: 15-32. (Rue des Lavandes 12, F-34190 Ganges, France.)—Documents 73 additions and 3 deletions based on observations from December 1993 to April 1995 in Odzala National Park in northern Congo as well as shorter periods in Nouabalé-Ndoki N. P. and on the Téké Plateau near Mah. Gives data on vocalizations, habitat, and field characteristics of some species.

Sauvage, A., S. Rumsey, & S. Rodwell. 1998. Recurrence of Palaearctic birds in the lower Senegal river valley. Malimbus 20: 33-53. (23 rue Jean Moulin, 08090 Aiglemont, France.)—Based on 1460 recaptures of 31 species from 82468 birds ringed from 1984 to 1993, mainly in the Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj. Provides first proof of recurrence of 7 species in Africa and 22 other species in Senegal.

Salewski, V., & J. Korb. 1998. New bird records from Comoé National Park, Ivory Coast. Malimbus 20: 54-55. (Inst. für Vogelforschung "Vogelwarte Helgoland", An der Vogelwarte 21, 26386, Wilhelmshaven, Germany.)—Mycteria ibis and Leptoptilos crumeniferus breeding, also occurrence of Gorsachius leuconotus and Hypargos nitidulus.

Dowsett-Lemaire, F. 1998. First observations on the nest of Purple-headed Starling Lamprotornis purpureiceps. Malimbus 20: 55-56. (12 rue des Lavandes, F-34190 Ganges, France.)—In April 1997 in SE Cameroon.

Claffey, P. 1998. The status of Black Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus and Red-chested Cuckoo C. solitarius in Benin. Malimbus 20: 56-57. (BP 302, Parakou, Benin.)

Claffey, P. 1998. Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla, new to Benin. Malimbus 20: 57-58. (BP 302, Parakou, Benin.)—23 March 1997.