Birds of Southern Africa

Birds of Southern Africa
Author: Ber van Perlo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Birds of Southern Africa surpasses other field guides to the region by illustrating and describing all 1,250 bird species of South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. In addition, this is the only guide to illustrate the birds of Angola (including Cabinda), whose river basins and rocky hillsides are home to the striking White-headed Robin Chat and the Angolan Cave Chat. The 84 color plates group similar species and subspecies and also depict vagrants and ocean wanderers that appear in this huge region characterized by widely varying habitats, from woodlands and forests to deserts to swamps. The text directly opposite the plates concisely describes each bird's habitat and key physical, behavioral, and vocal characteristics. All the larks are shown perching as well as in flight, and every swallow is pictured in flight from below. The most distinctive immature and nonbreeding plumages are included, and distribution maps show the range and frequency of each species. This is an essential guide for any birder contemplating a trip to southern Africa. The only field guide to illustrate every bird species of South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Angola (including Cabinda) 1,250 species illustrated on 84 color plates Buzzards to bustards, flufftails to flycatchers, penguins to pipits, and many more Informative notes directly opposite illustrations succinctly describe each bird's habitat and key physical, behavioral, and vocal characteristics Female or juvenile shown for many species in addition to adult male Subspecies and color variants included Shaded maps showing range and frequency of each species

Wildlife of Southern Africa (Traveller’s Guide)

Wildlife of Southern Africa (Traveller’s Guide)
Author: David Hosking
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2011-09-29
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0007413262

The perfect companion for the safari enthusiast, this complete traveller’s guide to the wildlife of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi is a must-have for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of this highly popular region.

Birds of Eastern Africa

Birds of Eastern Africa
Author: Ber van Perlo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780691090337

This is the only pocket guide to all the known birds of eastern Africa, an area nearly half the size of the contiguous United States. Drawing on two decades of visits to the region, van Perlo offers a concise reference whose 96 color plates and accompanying text describe all 1,487 species birders might see.

Common Birds of East Africa

Common Birds of East Africa
Author: Martin B. Withers
Publisher: HarperAudio
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 9780002200349

Covering the major areas visited by safaris - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia - Birds of East Africa provides hints on watching and photographing birds, and gives photographs of all the most common birds to make them easier to identify.

National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife

National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife
Author: National Audubon Society
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995-10-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0679432345

The birds, mammals, reptiles and insects of Africa--a continent unparalleled in its ecological richness--are brought to life in this authoritative, compact field guide, an essential companion for safari-goers and armchair travelers alike. This guide is packed with nearly 600 stunning color photographs of African habitats and animals, and provides a wealth of information on more than 850 species compiled by veteran safari leaders and experts in African wildlife. The parks and reserves for which the continent is famous are described in thorough detail, taking the reader on an unforgettable virtual safari.

East African Wildlife

East African Wildlife
Author: Philip Briggs
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2008
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781841622088

This new visitor's guide provides a colorful overview of the region s variety of large mammals together with an insight into their habits and habitats."