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Newman's Birds of Southern Africa (Paperback)

by Kenneth Newman (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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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 the Paperback edition.

Product Description
This field guide illustrates and describes all the birds recorded from the Antarctic to the Zambezi. Its range includes the birds of the southern seas, as well as those of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique. An introduction takes the reader step-by-step through the process of identifying birds and using the book in the field, and includes a photographic guide to the major bird habitats of Southern Africa. For this edition, the bird descriptions have been updated, as have distribution maps, which now incorporate the Southern Africa Bird Atlas data. The maps show at-a-glance which birds are resident all year and which are only present in the region at certain times of the year. Illustrations have also been updated to reflect research on plumage variations and other visual characteristics. To aid the easy use of the book in the field, features include colour coding of major bird groups, running headings at the top of each page to indicate which family of birds is being described, large page numbers, and large and accurate pictures which reflect the bird as seen in the field.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 510 pages
  • Publisher: Southern Book Publishers; 7 edition (January 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1868127575
  • ISBN-13: 978-1868127573
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,263,732 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive birding guide available., November 15, 1998
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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.
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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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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive., December 26, 2007
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bird Book!
I watch daily game drives that are live from South Africa. (www.wildearth.tv/home) I need the bird book to help with bird IDs, and it's a wonderful resource. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KCGrammie

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for serious birders
Excellent book with very good graphics and organization. Just what is needed to confirm your observations or identify your sightings.
Published 20 months ago by W. Morris

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent field guide for southern Africa
Have not actually been to southern Africa yet, but plan to do so next summer. I have been an avid birder for 3 decades, and it looks like the format of this book will be very... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Marilyn D. Duerst

5.0 out of 5 stars REVIEW OF NEWMAN'S BIRDS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
this is the best bird guide for birds of the region. I have carefully looked over others on the market.
Published on June 12, 2007 by Mary P. Hines

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