- Paperback: 510 pages
- Publisher: Struik Publishers; 8th Revised edition edition (1 Jan 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1868724948
- ISBN-13: 978-1868724949
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,632,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Newman's Birds of Southern Africa sets the standard for all other books on the regions birds. It is the leading guide for birdwatchers thanks to its beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions of all the birds recorded from the southern seas, as well as those of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique. This important book is regularly updated to incorporate the latest available information relating to the birds of the region. The user-friendly design makes it ideal for use in the field, with aids such as color-coding of major bird groups, running headers at the top of each page to indicate which family of birds is being described, large page numbers for easy reference and, most importantly, large accurate paintings which reflect the bird as it is seen in the field.
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Format:Paperback
A super brilliant book i would recomend this book to anybody who loves birds and birding in Soth Africa. thank you
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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
The most comprehensive birding guide available.
16 Nov 1998
Format:Hardcover
This book not only enables the amateur to identify birds from common to "lesser spotted" but shares interesting info too. More habitual birders will agree that this is truly the "birding bible". No one can argue with Ken Newman.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
A treat for bird lovers due to the top-quality artistry alone
26 May 2006
Format:Paperback
Now in a fully revised eighth edition, Newman's Birds Of Southern Africa is a field guide to over 900 species of Southern African birds illustrated throughout with realistic full-color artwork. Each species has an entry with a map indicating their distribution, their common and scientific name, a brief paragraph with a basic physical description and notes on distinguishing characteristics, and a gorgeous, realistic color illustration. A revised introduction teaches the reader step-by-step how to use the guide to quickly identify avian species, and a glossary, index and birdwatching checklist round out this first-class resource. A treat for bird lovers due to the top-quality artistry alone, as well as being a quintessential identification guide, Newman's Birds Of Southern Africa is enthusiastically recommended for amateur birdwatchers and professional biologists alike.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Comprehensive.
26 Dec 2007
Format:Paperback
I've been using this guide in Southern Africa for the last 6 years, and it's never let me down. Great book for those traveling to the region, but keep in mind that most guides at the wildlife parks will already have a copy, so you could save the weight and space in your luggage.
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