| Malimbus 5 (2) December/décembre 1983 |
Abstracts prepared for Recent Ornithological Literature (ROL)
Koster, S. H., & J. F. Greitenberger. 1983. A preliminary survey of birds in Park W, Niger. Malimbus 5: 62-72. (Dept. Fish. Wildl., Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.)—Includes 283 species detected during 48 months of observation in Niger's only national park.
Treca, B. 1983. [The influence of drought on the daily behaviour cycle of Ruffs Philomachus pugnax in Senegal.] Malimbus 5: 73-77. (Mission ORSTOM, BP 726, Bamako, Mali.)—More time spent feeding. (French, Engl. summ.)
Sharland, R. E. 1983. Ringing in Nigeria in 1983. 25th annual report. Malimbus 5: 78.
Herroelen, P. 1983. [Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) in Katanga: a new species for Zaire.] Malimbus 5: 78. (B-1910 Melsbroek, Belgium.) (French.)
Adegoke, A.S. 1983. Diet of the Village weaver Ploceus cucullatus. Malimbus 5: 79-89. (Dept. Agr. Sci. Min. Sci. & Technol., P.O. Box 53952, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.)—Over half from crop plants, indicating this species causes considerable agricultural damage.
Hogg, P. 1983. On the Barbary Falcon Falco pelegrinoides in North Eastern Africa. Malimbus 5: 90.
Tye, A. 1983. Caspian Tern feeding young in winter quarters. Malimbus 5: 91.—Sterna caspia
Fry, C. H. 1983. Red mandibles in the Woodland Kingfisher superspecies.Malimbus 5: 91-93.—Halcyon senegalensis.
Beecroft, R., & R. Wilkinson. 1983. Additions to local avifaunas: Kano State. Malimbus 5: 93. (Hall Lane, Witnesham, Suffolk, UK.)—Nigeria, 6 species.