Range expansion of the Red-billed Quelea, Quelea quelea, into the Western Cape, South Africa
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2006
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South African Journal of Science
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University of Cape Town
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The red-billed quelea, Quelea quelea, is a serious problem bird of cultivated grain throughout Africa. It has expanded its range in different parts of southern Africa. Recent sightings over the last seven years in the Western Cape indicate that this species is appearing more frequently here. If queleas do become established in the Western Cape as a breeding species, this could have a serious impact on the economy of the wheat farmers.
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Oschadleus, H. D., & Underhill, L. G. (2006). Range expansion of the red-billed quelea, Quelea quelea, into the Western Cape, South Africa: research in action. South African journal of science, 102(1 & 2), p-12.