Description
A photographic identification guide to 500 southern African bird species, this book replaces our "Photographic Guide to Birds of Southern Africa" in a more user-friendly format and covers double the number of birds. Distribution maps and an 'occurrence bar' depicting months in which the birds can be seen are added features. Emphasis is on quick identification in the field.
New in Struik Nature s Pocket Guide series, this book covers an astonishing 500 southern African birds, yet is small enough to fit in your pocket. It is loaded with information that makes for quick and easy bird identification: * Color photographs show each bird, giving both male and female images where there's a difference* Concise text pinpoints key identification features* Distribution maps locate each species in the region* Calendar bars show the months when the birds are more likely to be seen* Bird size and breeding months are indicated.For use at home or when travelling to new climes, this handy pocket guide will be an indispensable companion.
About the Author
Ian Sinclair is renowned for his extensive field experience and expertise in identifying birds. He has authored and co-authored more than 15 highly successful bird books, among them Field Guide to Birds of Southern Africa (Struik, 1984), Sasol Birds of Southern Africa (Struik, 3rd edition 2002) and Birds of Africa south of the Sahara (Struik, 2003). He is recognised as one of Africa's most experienced birders, and one of its foremost bird authors.
Book Information
ISBN 9781770077690
Author Ian Sinclair
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Struik Publishers
Publisher Penguin Random House South Africa
New in Struik Nature s Pocket Guide series, this book covers an astonishing 500 southern African birds, yet is small enough to fit in your pocket. It is loaded with information that makes for quick and easy bird identification: * Color photographs show each bird, giving both male and female images where there's a difference* Concise text pinpoints key identification features* Distribution maps locate each species in the region* Calendar bars show the months when the birds are more likely to be seen* Bird size and breeding months are indicated.For use at home or when travelling to new climes, this handy pocket guide will be an indispensable companion.
About the Author
Ian Sinclair is renowned for his extensive field experience and expertise in identifying birds. He has authored and co-authored more than 15 highly successful bird books, among them Field Guide to Birds of Southern Africa (Struik, 1984), Sasol Birds of Southern Africa (Struik, 3rd edition 2002) and Birds of Africa south of the Sahara (Struik, 2003). He is recognised as one of Africa's most experienced birders, and one of its foremost bird authors.
Book Information
ISBN 9781770077690
Author Ian Sinclair
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Struik Publishers
Publisher Penguin Random House South Africa
