A century of Zoology and Entomology at Rhodes University, 1905 to 2005
- Hodgson, Alan N, Craig, Adrian J F K
- Authors: Hodgson, Alan N , Craig, Adrian J F K
- Date: 2005
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: vital:6922 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1011905
- Description: The history of the Department of Zoology & Entomology at Rhodes University is traced from its origin with a single staff member, through the era of permanent heads of department to the present day staff. Significant achievements and developments in teaching and research are highlighted, and some anecdotal material is included.
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- Authors: Hodgson, Alan N , Craig, Adrian J F K
- Date: 2005
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: vital:6922 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1011905
- Description: The history of the Department of Zoology & Entomology at Rhodes University is traced from its origin with a single staff member, through the era of permanent heads of department to the present day staff. Significant achievements and developments in teaching and research are highlighted, and some anecdotal material is included.
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A re-assessment of the avifauna of the Mountain Zebra National Park
- Craig, Adrian J F K, Hulley, Patrick E, Parker, Daniel M
- Authors: Craig, Adrian J F K , Hulley, Patrick E , Parker, Daniel M
- Date: 2005
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/465267 , vital:76588 , 10.4102/koedoe.v63i1.1683
- Description: Based on all published records, together with the original data for the southern African bird atlas, the current Birds in Reserves Project and our records on field trips, 257 bird species have been reliably recorded from MZNP. We have assessed the current status of all species, in relation to the recent expansion of the park and other changes which may be a consequence of management practices. No birds of national conservation concern are breeding residents in the park, and some species are periodic or irregular visitors. Nevertheless, the park is important for the conservation of representatives of the Karoo avifauna, and the diversity of birdlife present should be highlighted to attract visitors with a special interest in birding.
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- Authors: Craig, Adrian J F K , Hulley, Patrick E , Parker, Daniel M
- Date: 2005
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/465267 , vital:76588 , 10.4102/koedoe.v63i1.1683
- Description: Based on all published records, together with the original data for the southern African bird atlas, the current Birds in Reserves Project and our records on field trips, 257 bird species have been reliably recorded from MZNP. We have assessed the current status of all species, in relation to the recent expansion of the park and other changes which may be a consequence of management practices. No birds of national conservation concern are breeding residents in the park, and some species are periodic or irregular visitors. Nevertheless, the park is important for the conservation of representatives of the Karoo avifauna, and the diversity of birdlife present should be highlighted to attract visitors with a special interest in birding.
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Rare Weavers (Aves: Ploceidae): Are Some Ploceus Species Hybrids?
- Authors: Craig, Adrian J F K
- Date: 2005
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , book chapter
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/465602 , vital:76624 , ISBN 978-0-387-24320-7 , https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-24320-8_27
- Description: Two central African forest weavers, Ploceus aureonucha and P. flavipes, are known only from below 10 specimens each since 1920, and below 3 sightings each in the past 40 years. A re-examination of the available data raised the possibility that these taxa might be hybrids. For P. flavipes, the postulated parental species are P. nigerrimus X P. albinucha. For P. aureonucha, the parental species could be P. nigerrimus X P. tricolor, but it seems more likely that P. aureonucha represents an unrecognised plumage stage of P. tricolor. Resolution of the status of these two species is relevant to assessments of biodiversity, and conservation priorities, in the Ituri region.
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- Authors: Craig, Adrian J F K
- Date: 2005
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , book chapter
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/465602 , vital:76624 , ISBN 978-0-387-24320-7 , https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-24320-8_27
- Description: Two central African forest weavers, Ploceus aureonucha and P. flavipes, are known only from below 10 specimens each since 1920, and below 3 sightings each in the past 40 years. A re-examination of the available data raised the possibility that these taxa might be hybrids. For P. flavipes, the postulated parental species are P. nigerrimus X P. albinucha. For P. aureonucha, the parental species could be P. nigerrimus X P. tricolor, but it seems more likely that P. aureonucha represents an unrecognised plumage stage of P. tricolor. Resolution of the status of these two species is relevant to assessments of biodiversity, and conservation priorities, in the Ituri region.
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