Newman's Birds of Southern Africa
Kenneth Newman
Penguin Random House South Africa 
Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik / Naturwissenschaften allgemein
Beschreibung
<p>This commemorative edition of Newmans Birds of Southern Africa at once updates a classic and pays tribute to one of the regions best-loved birding authors, the late Kenneth Newman.<br>With the support of bird expert Faansie Peacock, the authors daughter, Vanessa Newman, has thoroughly revised, updated and expanded this new edition to reflect the latest avian research.<br>Its range includes the birds of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique, as well as those from the southern seas.<br>A hands-on, practical guide for birders at all levels, it offers:<br>* a familiar, user-friendly format<br>* colour coding of major bird groups<br>* bold cross-referencing between text and images<br>* accurate paintings of each bird as it is seen in the field<br>* diagnostic features labelled on illustrations<br>* clear, informative introduction<br>This updated edition of Newmans Birds of Southern Africa celebrates the life-long work of Ken Newman and the dedication with which he served the birding community of southern Africa, from novices to seasoned birders. It will be a treasured volume for many years to come.</p>
