Bird-ringing in the Makhanda Botanical Gardens: 1990–2020

Adrian Craig; Patrick Hulley

doi:10.15641/bo.1982

Bird-ringing in the Makhanda Botanical Gardens: 1990–2020

Authors

Adrian Craig Department of Zoology & Entomology, Rhodes University, Makhanda, 6140, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3540-610X
Patrick Hulley Department of Zoology & Entomology, Rhodes University, Makhanda, 6140, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1982

Abstract

Over a 30-year period, opportunistic bird-ringing was carried out in the Makhanda Botanical Gardens, using mist nets. In total 3099 birds of 71 species were ringed, with 305 individuals of 34 species recaptured or recovered dead. Notable longevity records included a 12-year old Greater Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris afer, and we also documented the arrival and establishment of Bronze Mannikins Spermestes cucullata as a breeding resident.

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Published

2026-04-29

How to Cite

Craig, A., & Hulley, P. (2026). Bird-ringing in the Makhanda Botanical Gardens: 1990–2020. Biodiversity Observations, 16(1), 62–67. https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1982