Chapter 11: Breeding patterns and factors influencing breeding success of African Penguins Spheniscus demersus in Namibia
We describe breeding seasonality patterns and assess breeding success of African Penguins Spheniscus demersus at the four most important breeding colonies in Namibia. Penguins bred throughout the year; peak nesting activities varied between localities and between years. Keywords: African Penguins, Namibia, breeding seasonality, breeding success, nest characteristics, egg-laying date.
Final Report of the BCLME (Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem) Project on Top Predators as Biological Indicators of Ecosystem Change in the BCLME. Avian Demography Unit, Cape Town