Newman's Birds of Southern Africa [Paperback]

Kenneth Newman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Classic field guide features hundreds of large color plates, a comprehensive checklist -- and revised information on habitats and distribution. -- Longitude Books --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

KENNETH NEWMAN (1924 –2006), renowned bird painter and ornithologist, contributed significantly to the growing interest in, and awareness of, birds in southern Africa. His numerous books have a million copies worldwide. He served as president of the South African Ornithological Society and of BirdLife South Africa, and was a recipient of the SAOS Gill Memorial Award and the Zoological Society's Stevenson-Hamilton Award. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Struik Pub; Revised edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1868724948
• ISBN-13: 978-1868724949
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,169,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive birding guide available., November 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Newman's Birds of Southern Africa (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars A treat for bird lovers due to the top-quality artistry alone, May 26, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Newman's Birds of Southern Africa (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive., December 26, 2007

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R. Adams (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Newman's Birds of Southern Africa (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.