What birds do you get in South Africa?

How often is South Africa’s bird list updated?

South Africa’s premier bird conservation organization, BirdLife South Africa, is responsible for keeping the country’s bird list updated annually. A hard copy of South Africa’s “official” bird list is published between January and March every year, and a free copy is included in African Birdlife magazine.

Why should you join BirdLife South Africa?

Join BirdLife South Africa today! As a membership benefit, you will receive six 6 issues of BirdLife South Africa’s magazine, African Birdlife, 12 e-newsletters, a membership card and bumper sticker and, very importantly, you will contribute to the conservation of our country’s birds and their habitats.

What’s new in the ebirds of Southern Africa app?

Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa, the #1 birding app for the region, has just undergone a very exciting update! In response to user feedback, we’ve added a photo pack with over 2800 photographs to the app. Sasol Birds of the Kruger National Park is the only app you’ll need for bird watching in South Africa’s premier safari destination.

When is South Africa’s official bird list published?

A hard copy of South Africa’s “official” bird list is published between January and March every year, and a free copy is included in African Birdlife magazine.

What is the latest version of the southern African bird checklist?

This is the latest version (Ver 10) of the comprehensive Southern African bird checklist as published on 22 December 2020. The Southern African subregion is taken to be that portion of land south of the Kunene and Zambezi Rivers as well as the territorial waters up to 200 nautical miles offshore.

Are there any books about South African birds available in stores?

NOW AVAILABLE IN BOOK STORES! Hugh Chittenden, David Allan and Ingrid Weiersbye. Artist, Ingrid Weiersbye. This unique publication will be in Field Guide format with over 100 plates of southern African bird sub-species. The plumage differences for over 600 (70%) of the 870 regional sub-species have been illustrated. Erata

What is BirdLife South Africa doing to conserve birds?

BirdLife South Africa strives to conserve birds, their habitats and biodiversity through scientifically-based programmes, through supporting the sustainable and equitable use of natural resources and by encouraging people to enjoy and value nature.

What is the state of South Africa’s Birds report?

BirdLife South Africa has recently published the first State of South Africa’s Birds Report, the first of its kind for the region. This exceptionally important publication draws on national survey and monitoring data to provide a detailed and authoritative insight into the status of birds and biodiversity within the country.

Should I become a member of BirdLife South Africa?

We ask that you please consider becoming a full member of BirdLife South Africa. You will not only receive African Birdlife bi-monthly, but you will also be contributing to BirdLife South Africa’s the important bird conservation work.

What is the best app for bird watching in South Africa?

Sasol Birds of the Kruger National Park. Sasol Birds of the Kruger National Park is the only app you’ll need for bird watching in South Africa’s premier safari destination. It covers over 500 species and includes detailed illustrations and photographs of the birds.

How are birds classified in Africa?

Birds in Africa. The system of species classification is called taxonomy. The grouping of birds into different species within taxonomy being determined by physiological similarities and recently with the advances in gene science by their genetic make-up. Species classification follows sub-groups with various names.

Who are BirdLife South Africa’s community bird guides?

BirdLife South Africa’s community bird guides are some of the most treasured members of the birding community. These local experts are the birding authorities in their patches and many birders owe special lifers to these guides.

What is the southern African bird atlas project?

The new atlas project is known as the Second Southern African Bird Atlas Project, and is abbreviated to SABAP2. SABAP covered six countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. At the time, Mozambique was engulfed in a civil war, and had to be excluded.

Is there a checklist of all the birds in Kruger National Park?

This checklist includes all bird species found in Kruger National Park , based on the best information available at this time. It is based on a wide variety of sources that I collated over many years. I am pleased to offer these checklists as a service to birdwatchers. If you find any error, please do not hesitate to report them .

Where can I find previous issues of African BirdLife magazine?

Previous issues of African Birdlife magazine are now available in digital format free of charge on our African Birdlife archive . We ask that you please consider becoming a full member of BirdLife South Africa.

What is the African BirdLife collection policy?

In the event of African Birdlife instructing attorneys to collect from the advertiser an amount owing to African Birdlife, the advertiser agrees to pay all costs on the scale as between attorney and own client, including collection charges.

What is the best book on South African birds?

Birds of Southern Africa continues to be the best and most authoritative guide to the bird species of this remarkable region. This fully revised edition covers all birds found in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and southern Mozambique.

Can BirdLife South Africa contribute to my B-BBEE scorecard?

Donations to BirdLife South Africa may contribute to your B-BBEE scorecard as we are fully SED compliant in terms of the B-BBEE Act. We are also a registered Public Benefit Organisation (No. 930004518) and authorised to issue 18A tax certificates where applicable.

Who are BirdLife South Africa’s Honorary Patrons?

BirdLife South Africa is honoured to have four distinguished people, all of whom are passionate about the conservation of South Africa’s natural environment and its birds, as its Honorary Patrons. They are: Mrs Gaynor Rupert, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Mrs Pamela Isdell and Mr Mark Shuttleworth, as its Honorary Patrons.

Why donate to BirdLife South Africa?

Make an online donation to help BirdLife South Africa conserve its country’s birds and their habitats. Donations to BirdLife South Africa may contribute to your B-BBEE scorecard as we are fully SED compliant in terms of the B-BBEE Act.