Title:

Chapter 11: Breeding patterns and factors influencing breeding success of African Penguins Spheniscus demersus in Namibia

Publication Year:
2007
Abstract:

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.

Publication Title:

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

Place:
Cape Town, South Africa
Editor:
Kirkman SP
Publisher:
Avian Demography Unit
Pages:
89-99
Item Type:
Book or Magazine Section
Language:
en