Pocket Guide: Birds of Southern Africa

Pocket Guide: Birds of Southern Africa has been designed in pocket-size and primarily for use in the field.
Sinclair, Ian
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978-1-77007-769-0
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Book title: Pocket Guide: Birds of Southern Africa
Author: Ian Sinclair
Imprint: Nature
Publisher: Random House Struik
Cape Town, South Africa 2009
ISBN 9781770077690 / ISBN 978-1-77007-769-0
Softcover, 11x18 cm, 144 pages, 500 photographs

Description:

Almost 1000 bird species occur in southern Africa, nearly 10 per cent of the world's bird population. Some 500 of these are featured in this compact, pocket-sized guide, with an emphasis on birds that are most conspicuous and most commonly seen. Written by South Africa's top birding author, this book will prove invaluable in identifying birds, whether in the garden or on outings into wilderness areas. Pocket Guide: Birds of Southern Africa introduces over 500 bird species, more than 580 full-colour photographs, up-to-date distribution maps, calendar bars showing months when birds are seen, breeding months and bird size at a glance, concise identification text, with call, habitat and status.

Content:

Introduction
Bird habitats in southern Africa
How to use this book
Glossary
Species accounts
Further reading
Photographic credits
Index

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