South african red data book birds

Evidence of this is the inclusion of 19 species, listed as rare, vulnerable, threatened or endangered, in the south african red data book aves siegfried et al. Mice were inadvertently introduced during the 1900s, and have since wreaked. The 2015 eskom red data book of birds of south africa. The south african guides adequately cover identification. Kruger is great for general birding, while umkhuze is a real birding hotspot, offering almost as many species in a much smaller area with an incredible number of specials. This site is about birds and birding in south africa and the southern african region, including namibia, botswana, zimbabwe, mozambique, swaziland, lesotho, and zambia. The black rhinoceros diceros bicornis minor is listed as an endangered species in the international red data book. Wild takes a look at the state of the species and why theyre under threat. The south african population is considered to be less than 60 breeding pairs. The cover of the red data book features a wattled crane, by chris van rooyen.

Sabap has been described as the largest biodiversity ever undertaken on the continent of africa. Working as a coeditor on the eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland and the prince edward islands, we. There are well over 900 bird species in south africa, and this page serves as a quick guide to finding the types of bird information pages you are looking for. According to the 2015 eskom red data book of birds there are currently 10 critically endangered bird species in south africa. The iucn red list index rli provides a clearer view of real trends within different taxonomic groups, and for biodiversity as a whole photo. Threatened species programme sanbi red list of south. Counts of moulting immature african penguins have not been used to estimate yearclass strength and postfledging survival owing to. The 35 red data bird species recorded in the eight qdgcs covered by the study area during either sabap1 or sabap2, including records from this study. An interesting addition to the red data book is the inclusion of the regional status of plants by the old south african provinces. Appendix 4 details of red data bird species recorded in the. Birds of the national botanic gardens of south africa, kirstenbosch.

The eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and. Counts of shoreline birds on robben island, 19772001. Local rarities countrywide status not threatened, unless noted. Birdwatching in south africa allows birders to explore a diverse range of habitats. This birds of africa guide offers bird watching enthusiasts a diversity of information on birdlife. The red data status of red billed oxpecker in namibia is rare or peripheral while yellowbilled oxpecker is considered endangered. Up to 250 bird species have been identified in the area, along with many other species of fauna and flora. South african bird populations have never been in a worse. The atlas of southern african birds was, at the time of publication, the largest biodiversity project ever conducted in africa. South african red data book birds v abstract red data sheets are provided for 102 species of birds that breed on the south african mainland and a further six species for the oceanic prince edward islands.

Regional red list a focal point for national red lists and. The survey covers the shorebirds visible from the perimeter road of the island, and includes the waterbirds within three disused quarries which fill up with rainwater during winter. The iucn red list of threatened species is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. An information guide on birds in kruger national park.

South africa offers a range of birding habitats, from grasslands, wetlands and forests, to savannahs, fynbos, the seashore and open oceans. National programme for environmental sciences south africa. The species is not currently listed in the eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland, but internationally it is listed as. The species are those listed in one of two references. Roberts vii multimedia birds of southern africa is a comprehensive and interactive multimedia program. Terrestrial mammals south african national scientific programmes report smithers, reay h. Unfortunately, these birds are threatened by an unlikely but voracious predator. The national red data book of south african birds barnes 2000 lists 125 species of national formal conservation concern. The eskom red data book of birds birdlife south africa. Sabinet the status and conservation of birds of prey in the. Red data sheets are provided for 102 species of birds that breed on the south african mainland and a further six species for the oceanic prince edward islands.

South african bird populations have never been in a worse shape. South africa is known the world around for its abundance of wildlife, not least of all its many birds. Based on 15 years of survey data the population appear to be stable. The african penguin is classified as vulnerable in the south african red data book for birds, is considered vulnerable in terms of the iucn threatened species categories, and is listed in appendix ii of cites and the bonn convention for the conservation of migratory species. This project showed that birdlife in southern africa reflects the wide diversity of habitats in the region. Blue crane anthropoides paradiseus birdlife data zone. Viable breeding populations of 97 terrestrial mammal species are present in the park. The book is a collaboration between birdlife south africa, the animal demography unit of the university of cape town, and the south african.

Granted, i had precious little sleep during the frantic last few weeks out of about 4 years before the printing deadline arrived. It uses a set of quantitative criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species. Birding birdwatcher south african birds south african. Shoreline birds of robben island, western cape, south africa. South africa is a large country, ranked 25th by size in the world, and is situated in the temperate latitudes and subtropics. The revision was made possible by over 400 experts who provided their data and expertise to inform each assessment. The book is 1 x 9 x 6 sizeweight is important when one is on the. A conservation assessment is the first ever conservation assessment of every terrestrial and marine mammal in south africa, using the iucn red list of threatened. Working as a coeditor on the eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland and the prince edward islands, we should add, was an emotional experience for me. Thanks to the abundance of excellent south african hotels and accommodation facilities, as. Island western cape south africa atlantic ocean robben island bay cape town 5o km. It also has a wealth of additional information, such as annually updated red data status globally and locally, precise endemism status in the past the term south african endemic was quite loosely bandied about, even to.

The app can be used as a field guide like the book, or as a bird list. Bird checklist south african national biodiversity institute. The roberts vii multimedia birds of southern africa android edition is a comprehensive and interactive application that combines multimedia data on 968 southern african bird species with seven interactive modules for every aspect of mobile birding. The african penguin is a cause for concern as it is listed in the red data book as an endangered species. The purpose of this system is to highlight those species that are most urgently in need of conservation action. Jul 15, 2009 the red data book of the mammals of south africa an important milestone in south african mammal conservation wed, 15 jul 2009 the red data book of the mammals of south africa. Other than for the first red data book, published in 1976, south africas sub antarctic prince edward islands have also been included. Marion island is a south african territory in the south atlantic, home to several threatened seabird species, including nearly half of the worlds wandering albatrosses. It is now possible to get a list of threatened species associated with each vegetation type, simply by typing the name of the vegetation type in the search box above. These criteria are relevant to most species and all regions of the world. Journal of the botanical society of south africa 44. Several birds listed in the south african red data book of birds, namely the greater.

Birds that fledged over nearly 2 years moult during one season. The first south african red data bookbutterflies s. This list incorporates the mainland and nearshore islands and waters only. Fisheating birds are disappearing along the olifants river. The 2015 eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland is the fourth edition of a regional account of threatened avian species for the three named countries within southern africa. Birdlife south africas list of south african birds. It combines multimedia data on over 960 southern african bird species, with eight interactive modules that facilitate almost every aspect of computer birding. Appendix 4 details of red data bird species recorded in. Other than for the first red data book, published in 1976, south africas subantarctic prince edward islands have also been included. Birds of africa south of the sahara provides unrivalled coverage of african birds in a single volume, and is the only book to describe and illustrate all of the birds found in africa south of the sahara desert the afrotropic region, including socotra, pemba and islands in the gulf of guinea. Pels fishing owl is listed as vulnerable in the red data book for birds. Jan 14, 2020 the cover of our most recently published hardcopy checklist from 2019 and from 2010 our first year this is not just a simple list of south africas birds. South african red data book birds csir research space. In south africa, as elsewhere, birds of prey have been identified as a group which is particularly sensitive to the impact of human activities.

The species is listed as endangered in the south african red data book for birds, and as critically endangered on the current threatened or protected species list section 56 of the national environmental management. It covers 295 terrestrial and marine species and subspecies of mammals, which were assessed within south african borders, excluding swaziland and lesotho. The eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland. One hundred and one species populations are included in the preliminary list. It brings up to date the current scientific knowledge of, and level of threat facing the mammals. The swaziland bird atlas provides distributional data down to 18th degree grid squares approx 12.

Twentytwo other mammals are listed in the south african red data books, and 18 species appear in cites appendices. The iucn red list of threatened species the rli is available for groups in which all species have been assessed at least twice. Regional red list a focal point for national red lists. Birdlife south africas list of south african birds birding. The additional three red data bird species that have been claimed for the study. South africa uses the internationally endorsed iucn red list categories and criteria in the red list of south african plants. The first red data book for south africa was published in 1976 and updated in 1984 by richard brooke. The red data book of the mammals of south africa an important milestone in south african mammal conservation wed, 15 jul 2009 the red data book of the mammals of south africa. The project culminated with the publication in 1997 of the atlas of southern african birds. An essential part of identifying the important bird areas was an uptodate knowledge of which species were threatened in south africa. However, south african raptor conservationists will be recommending an endangered listing for the species when the red data book is revised next year, as the national population. The southern african bird atlas project sabap has been completed.

Further information on vulnerable, threatened and endangered birds may be found in the 2015 eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland produced by birdlife south africa. Red data books, red lists and butterfly conservation in south africa t his publication fulfils the need for a revised south african red data book for butterflies as well as for an improved proposed red list of butterflies in south africa. The major habitats for threatened species have been refined to vegetation types as described in south africas national vegetation map. Jun 09, 2015 according to the 2015 eskom red data book of birds there are currently 10 critically endangered bird species in south africa. Twitchers are consequently able to add to their list of rare birds. The national red data book of south african birds barnes 2000 lists 125 species. Rare and vulnerable birds in south africa sciencedirect. Technical publications such as the 2015 red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland are important but certainly do not grab the attention of the greater public nor those in our. Welcome to the red list of south african plants version 2017. The cover of our most recently published hardcopy checklist from 2019 and from 2010 our first year this is not just a simple list of south africas birds.

This scientific system is designed to measure species risk of extinction. May 20, 2018 based on 15 years of survey data the population appear to be stable. Further information on vulnerable, threatened and endangered birds may be found in the 2015 eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland produced by. The paper summaries information obtained through an initial survey undertaken to identify those avian populations which qualify for inclusion in a south african red data book, and whose conservation status is in need of special attention. The 2016 mammal red list of south africa lesotho and swaziland forms part of a series of national red list projects recently completed by sanbi and partners, which include butterflies, reptiles and birds. Roberts vii multimedia roberts multimedia birds of.

This a to z list of south african bird species can be found below, and is grouped into a few general categories. Birds, birding trips and birdwatching tours in kingdom of. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. The species is not currently listed in the eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland, but internationally it is listed as near threatened. Details of red data bird species recorded in the project area the national red data book of south african birds barnes 2000 lists 125 species of national formal conservation concern. The red data status of redbilled oxpecker in namibia is rare or peripheral while yellowbilled oxpecker is considered endangered. Population monitoring is key to the effective conservation of threatened species, but there are no population trend data to confirm the impact of this mortality. The submerged though ecologically important agulhas. More than half of this population is believed to occur within the kruger national park along the limpopo, luvhuvhu, sabie and olifants rivers. Assessments of the status of namibian populations were made in. See more ideas about south african birds, birds and pet birds. It is now possible to get a list of threatened species associated with each vegetation type, simply by typing the name of the vegetation type in.