A new study from the FitzPatrick Institute shows that Greater Honeyguides learn the distinct calls that honey-hunters in different parts of Africa use to communicate with them, facilitating cooperation between species.

The Fitz AGM was held on Friday 25th August, the Advisory Board met in the morning and staff and students presented talks in the afternoon, followed by a cocktail party. The 2022 Annual Report is also now available for downloading.

African cuckoos mimic all drongo egg types with near-perfect accuracy. However, the high degree of variability in the appearance of drongo eggs means that the drongos have the upper hand in the arms race against their parasite.

A/Prof. Susan Cunningham is the new FitzPatrick Institute Director, taking over the reins from Prof. Peter Ryan, who retired at the end of 2022.

MSc student Temitope Adelola is conducting a questionnaire survey as part of her MSc research on how Pied Crows (Witborskraaie) and their potential impacts are perceived by South Africans. Read more to participate in the survey.