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Complete Photographic Field Guide: Birds of Southern Africa

ISBN 
9781770073883
Format 
Paperback
Recommended Price 
R600.00
Published 
July 2009
About the book: 

This photographic field guide to southern African birds comprises the biggest and most comprehensive collection of photographs of the region's birds in one volume. 

It describes and illustrates all 958 bird species found in southern Africa, and an additional 17 species recorded from the Southern Ocean and associated islands, and Antarctica. Over 2 500 images show age and sex plumage variations, perched and in-flight birds, and colour morphs where relevant. authors.

Colour-coded distribution maps give resident and migratory status, and bird density. Annual seasonality bars show at a glance when species are present and when they breed. A-Z directory provides quick guide to locating groups. Group introductions provide additional clues to identification. 

This comprehensive guide follows traditional species sequence. It brings a new dimension to bird identification in southern Africa and will prove indispensable in the field.

Ook in Afrikaans beskikbaar as Volledige Fotografiese Gids: Voëls Van Suider-Afrika.

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