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| | Newman's Birds of Southern Africa (South African Travel & Field Guides) |  | Author: Kenneth Newman
Publisher: Southern Book Pub of South Africa
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 5264190
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 510
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 8 x 4.9 x 1.4
ISBN: 1868126234
Dewey Decimal Number: 598.2968
EAN: 9781868126231
ASIN: 1868126234
Publication Date: February 1999
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Product Description
The eighth edition has been updated to incorporate the information obtained since the previous edition relating to the birds of the region. The user-friendly design makes it ideal for use in the field, with aids such as colour-coding of major bird groups, running heads at the top of each page to indicate which family of birds is being described, large page numbers for easy reference and large accurate paintings which reflect the bird as it is seen in the field.
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Comprehensive. December 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Great Resource for serious birders November 21, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent book with very good graphics and organization. Just what is needed to confirm your observations or identify your sightings.
Excellent field guide for southern Africa November 12, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 useful for my trip.
REVIEW OF NEWMAN'S BIRDS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA June 12, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
this is the best bird guide for birds of the region. I have carefully looked over others on the market.
A treat for bird lovers due to the top-quality artistry alone May 26, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Now in a fully revised eighth edition, Newman's Birds Of Southern Africa is a field guide to 125 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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