Ringers’ Symposium : 6 to 12 November 2026 with 8 to 10 November as core dates!
The Biodiversity and Development Institute invites ringers (and banders) to attend and participate in a Ringers’ Symposium to be held over the period Friday 6 t...
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Cinnamon-breasted Bunting (Emberiza tahapisi)
Cover image of Cinnamon-breasted Bunting by Tony Archer – Hartbeesfontein – North West Buntings belong to the Family: EMBERIZIDAE. The&nbs...
Violet-eared Waxbill (Granatina granatina)
Image of Violet-eared Waxbill by Tony Archer – Near Klerksdorp, North West Waxbills belong to the Family ESTRILDIDAE. This family also includes ...
Kalahari Scrub Robin (Cercotrichas galactotes)
Cover image of Kalahari Scrub Robin by Ryan Tippett – Carnarvon district, Northern Cape The Kalahari Scrub Robin belongs to the family MUSC...
African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus)
Cover image: African Harrier-Hawk by Lia Steen – Shelly Beach, KwaZulu-Natal The African Harrier-Hawk belongs to the family ACCIPITRIDAE&nbs...
Open Day for bird ringing at Grotto Bay Private Nature Reserve : 12 September 2026
The BDI arranged an Open Day for bird ringing in partnership with the Grotto Bay Private Nature Reserve on 12 September 2026. If you missed this one you have a ...
Western Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Cover image of Western Barn Owl by Gerald Wingate – Berg River Estuary, Western Cape The Western Barn Owl belongs to the family TYTONIDAE. ...
Grey Tit (Melaniparus afer)
Cover image of Grey Tit by Felicity Ellmore – Vredendal district, Western Cape The Grey Tit is a member of the Family PARIDAE (Ti...
Klaas’s Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klaas)
Cover image: Klaas’s Cuckoo by Tony Archer – Near Klerksdorp, North West Cuckoos belong to the Family CUCULIDAE. This family includes ...
Lesser Honeyguide (Indicator minor)
Cover image: Lesser Honeyguide by Gregg Darling – Baviaanskloof Conservation Area, Eastern Cape Honeyguides belong to the Family INDICATORIDAE. This ...