ASPECTS OF THE BIOLOGY OF THE FOREST BUZZARD |
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| Authors: | N G Palmer P M Norton A S Robertson |
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| Institution: | 1. The Lakes Nature Conservation Station , Private Bag X6546, George, South Africa , 6530;2. Jonkershoek Nature Conservation Station , Private Bag X5014, Stellenbosch, South Africa , 7600;3. Department of Zoology , University of Natal , Pietermaritzburg, 3201 |
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| Abstract: | Palmer, N. G., Norton, P. M. & Robertson, A. S. 1985. Aspects of the biology of the Forest Buzzard, Ostrich 56: 67–73. Aspects of the biology of the Forest Buzzard Buteo oreophilus in the southern Cape Province were studied. Information was obtained from eight nests, one of which was visited several times during the nesting period, and from a hand-reared free-living bird. Details of nest structure and locality, egg measurements, hatching period (late October to early December), nestling period (50 days ± 5 days), food intake, growth rate and development are given. Probable Cainism was observed at one nest; prey remains collected from this nest included rodents, moles, birds, snakes and insects. The use of pine trees for nesting is discussed. |
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