This pocket-sized, easy-to-use guide to the birds of Zambia features 425 birds likely to be seen in the region, plus a few 'specials' sought after by birders. It is an invaluable introduction and guide for visitors to Zambia with its 20 national parks and 42 Important Bird Areas. Features include: an informative introduction to birding in the region, including habitat descriptions and a glossary; full-colour photographs illustrating diagnostic features and plumage differences; concise identification text, including key ID pointers, call description and favoured habitat of each species; up-to-date distribution maps. Lightweight and handy for use in the field, this will be an excellent guide for anyone interested in the birds of Africa. Sales points: compact, easy to use, for birders of all levels; colour photographs of all 425 featured species; distribution maps for each species; authors are regional experts.

About the Author
Rory McDougall obtained a BSc in Zoology and Botany from the University of Cape Town before working as a professional wildlife and bird guide and wildlife consultant. In 2015 he founded the first wildlife safari guide training school in Zambia. He is co-author of a series of digital books covering common Zambian flora and fauna and is co-developer of the Birds of Zambia app. Derek Solomon worked in the agricultural sector before switching to a career in birding, leading special interest safaris in southern Africa and running bird identification courses and training programmes for guides. He has published several books on bird identification and animal behaviour and is co-developer of the Birds of Zambia app.


Book Information
ISBN 9781775847144
Author Derek Solomon
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Struik Nature
Publisher Penguin Random House South Africa