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African Penguins in Peril

10,000 Birds

I grew up in one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Cape Town, South Africa. In fact, there is no other region in Africa that offers such a fantastic level of endemism in such an accessible location. But their endangered status is belied by the fact that they are one of the easiest rare birds to find in Africa.

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Rooiels – Funny Name, Serious Birding

10,000 Birds

I don’t think I’ve ever done a post on my home patch of Cape Town, South Africa. Breeding groups typically occupy territories of around 8 hectares and consist of a breeding pair and one or two helpers. Even leopards still live here and occasionally terrorize the African Penguin colony at nearby Betty’s Bay.