Malimbus 32 (1) April/avril 2010

Abstracts prepared for Ornithological Worldwide Literature (OWL)

Dowsett-Lemaire F & Dowsett RJ. 2010. The avifauna of Bui National Park in western Ghana. Malimbus 32: 1-21. (Le Pouget, 30440 Sumène, France; EM:  dowsett"at"aol.com.)—Documents the results of the first such survey of all habitats within the Park, and probably the last survey of the riparian forest along the Black Volta River, since most of it will soon be destroyed by flooding from the Bui Gorge Dam. For 227 species, lists habitats, breeding evidence and abundance estimates based on observations 15-24 March 2005, augmented by a few records from previous visitors and wildlife guards. Discusses the composition of the avifauna and conservation issues.

Whytock RC & Morgan BJ. 2010. The avifauna of the Ebo Forest, Cameroon. Malimbus 32: 22-32. (Ebo Forest Reserve Project, BP 3055, Messa, Yaoundé, Cameroon; EM: ppgscience"at"yahoo.com.)—Gives observation types, abundance rating and habitats for 160 species detected during the first comprehensive bird survey of the area, conducted over c. 85 days, March-December 2008. Discusses families that are probably under-represented, need for further surveys and types of research, healthiness of avifauna and hunting pressure.

Klop E, Lindsell JA & Siaka AM. 2010. The birds of Gola Forest and Tiwai Island, Sierra Leone. Malimbus 32: 33-58. (Roy. Soc. Prot. Birds, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DL, U.K.; EM correspondence: eklop"at"telfort.nl.)—Lists abundance estimates, distribution, habitats and breeding evidence for 294 species based on previous publications and field work (627 point counts and ad hoc observations) since 2002. Discusses maintenance of populations as well as coverage and species probably missed.

Editor. 2010. Errata: "Distribution, conservation et réponse à la provocation acoustique de la Chouette-pêcheuse rousse Scotopelia ussheri en zone forestière côtière de Côte d’Ivoire". Malimbus 32: 59—Missing reference in original paper Malimbus 30: 134-144.

Editor. 2010. Errata: "New White-necked Picathartes Picathartes gymnocephalus nesting areas in Ghana". Malimbus 32: 59—Missing reference in original paper Malimbus 30: 175-177.

Salewski V, Wikelski M & Childress B. 2010. First Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor equipped with a satellite transmitter in West Africa. Malimbus 32: 60-63. (Max Plank Inst. Ornithol., Schlossallee 2, 78315 Radolfzell, Germany; EM: salewski"at"orn.mpg.de.)—Reports movements of one individual in Senegal and Mauritania in Feb 2010.

Browne PWP & Manvell A. 2010.  Comments on Issiaka & Awaïss (2009) “Avifaune des zones humides du Parc National du W du Niger: importance et répartition dans le temps et dans l’espace.” Malimbus 32: 63-64. (115 Crichton St., Ottawa, K1M 1V8, Canada; EM: pbrowne"at"primus.ca.)—Points out omission (in Malimbus 31: 65-74) of references to previous similar work, resulting probable incorrect assessment of status of some species and suggests improvements of methodology for future studies.

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