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Numbers & Distribution of Waterbirds in Africa / Effectifs et distribution des oiseaux d'eau en Afrique 2002-2004

The African Waterbird Census (AfWC) has taken place in the month of January and July every year since 1991. During the April 2001 - March 2004 period, a total of 40 countries took an active part in the African Waterbird Census activities, and 1050 wetlands were covered at least once (cdrom available).

Les dénombrements des oiseaux d'eau en Afrique sont entrepris chaque année aux mois de janvier et juillet depuis 1991. Durant la période d'avril 2001 à mars 2004, un total de 40 pays ont pris part activement aux activités du dénombrement des oiseaux d'eau en Afrique, et 1050 zones humides ont été couverts au moins une fois (disponible en cdrom).

 


Description:

This publication presents the results of waterbirds counts made in Africa from July2002 to January 2004.

Cette publication présente les résultats des dénombrements d'oiseaux d'eau effectués en Afrique de juillet 2002 à janvier 2004.


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African Waterbird Census

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