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Complete Photographic Field Guide Birds of Southern Africa

Author : Ian Sinclair

Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa

Page : 2155 pages

File Size : 22,96 MB

Release : 2017-08-18

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1775846261

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Book Description

The most comprehensive photographic guide of southern Africa’s birds in one volume, this brings a new dimension to bird ID in the region. It describes and illustrates all 958 birds, plus 17 species from Antarctica and Southern Ocean islands. Over 2,500 photographs show plumage variations and colour morphs. Text by Africa’s top birding authors focuses on identification, call, habitat, status, breeding and diet. Distribution maps show migratory status and bird density, and calendar bars show species’ prevalence and breeding. An indispensable companion in the field.



The Complete Photographic Guide to Southern African Birds

Author : Burger Cillié

Publisher :

Page : 528 pages

File Size : 25,10 MB

Release : 2021-05-06

Category :

ISBN : 9781928363125

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Book Description

The most comprehensive and up-to-date photographic guide to Southern African birds With over 5,000 photographs covering all bird species in Southern Africa, this new guide promises to be a feast of information. The accompanying free app features bird calls as well as additional photographs of other colour variations. The five authors discuss all bird species recorded in Southern Africa in concise text, with emphasis on identification and behaviour. Over 5,000 excellent colour photographs are used in the book and app to illustrate the different plumages of male, female, adult, juvenile, breeding or other colour variations. New distribution maps show the migration status and relative abundance of each species. The Complete Photographic Guide to Southern African Birdsis an essential companion for every birder to this region.



Sasol Birds of Southern Africa

Author : Ian Sinclair

Publisher : Struik Pub

Page : 445 pages

File Size : 28,23 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9781868720330

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Book Description

This field guide to the birds of Southern Africa incorporates many features to allow the reader to quickly and easily identify birds and find information about them. Each species account provides the bird's common name in English and Afrikaans, its scientific name, its Roberts number and its length. To help identify species, information is provided on plumage of the male, female and immature bird, typical behaviour, voice, habitat and nests and food. To make the information more accessible, entries are colour coded, reduced bird images make finding bird groups easier and a list of bird families in alphabetical order with their page references appears inside the front cover for quick reference. Recent discoveries and reclassifications are included and the text and maps have been updated.



The Wildlife of Southern Africa

Author : Vincent Carruthers

Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa

Page : 1866 pages

File Size : 30,56 MB

Release : 2017-02-06

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1775844641

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Book Description

A field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees



Wildlife of South Africa

Author : Duncan Butchart

Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 22,18 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9781770076327

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Book Description

A handy, all-in-one photographic field guide to the wildlife of South Africa, this guide covers the region's mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and trees most likely to be seen, with concise accounts and distribution maps for each species. A brief introduction discusses geology, climate, vegetation zones, wildlife hotspots, and tips on watching wildlife.



A Photographic Guide to Birds of Southern Africa

Author : Ian Sinclair

Publisher : Struik Publishers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 38,3 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Birds

ISBN : 9781770070837

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Book Description

World- wide, bird- watching is a burgeoning pastime. A wealth of books on bird identification now exists, many of which are confusing in their completeness, particularly for a region such as southern Africa in which more than 900 species occur.



Pocket Guide to Birds of East Africa

Author : Dave Richards

Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa

Page : 618 pages

File Size : 25,37 MB

Release : 2016-03-30

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1775843629

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Book Description

This pocket-sized photographic guide to the birds of East Africa features 296 birds likely to be spotted in the region. Colourful photographs illustrate diagnostic features and plumage differences between male and female or breeding and non-breeding birds. Comparative photographs help differentiate between confusing species. Important distinguishing characteristics are highlighted in the text. Distribution maps and Swahili common names for all species are included. Introduction features a labelled bird diagram, habitat map, glossary and useful advice to birdwatchers. An invaluable guide for visitors to national parks and the many areas in East Africa that are rich in birdlife.





Wildlife of Southern Africa (Traveller’s Guide)

Author : David Hosking

Publisher : HarperCollins UK

Page : 475 pages

File Size : 38,94 MB

Release : 2011-09-29

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0007413262

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Book Description

The perfect companion for the safari enthusiast, this complete traveller’s guide to the wildlife of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi is a must-have for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of this highly popular region.



The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa

Author : Ian Sinclair

Publisher : Struik Publishers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,10 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Birds

ISBN : 9781770072435

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Book Description

This eagerly awaited new edition of The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa has been brought fully up to date with the third edition of the Field Guide to Birds of Southern Africa. The new edition incorporates the most recent information about bird taxonomy, as well as the latest bird names based on recommendations of the International Ornithological Committee. All distribution maps have been revised and feature dual shading to show relative abundance of a species in the region, as well as crosses to indicate the occurrence of vagrants. Numerous illustrations have been updated and revised where necessary. The essays on identifying problem species have also been revised and updated to bring the book in line with international birding developments.