Download or read book Game Drive Birds of Southern Africa written by Philip Van den Berg and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have book for bird lovers everywhere! Game Drive Birds of Southern Africa is designed to be rewarding to birdwatchers around the world, while being particularly useful to visitors to southern Africa. While not a comprehensive guidebook, it covers the birds one may see on a regular game drive and will help readers become familiar with the 300 most common species. Southern Africa has a great variety of different climates, biomes, vegetation types and general habitats, which in turn give rise to an amazing richness of birdlife - there are over 960 species in the region.
Download or read book Game Drive written by Heinrich Van den Berg and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The game drive is a South African institution of an activity, and this book an excellent companion to one. The authors have chosen to focus on mammals as the often-time star attractions of a game drive - after all, the Big Five are all mammals! As usual, the Van den Bergs deliver stellar work with beautiful photographs and text which is filled with information, without being verbose.
Download or read book Game Drive written by Heinrich Van Den Berg and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual identification guide for animals likely to be encountered on game drives in the eastern bushveld game reserves and parks in Southern Africa. It focuses on the larger mammal species, only a few small species, and some of the common birds that may be seen.
Download or read book Wildlife of Southern Africa Traveller s Guide written by David Hosking and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Sasol Birds of Southern Africa written by Ian Sinclair and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 1559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1993, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa is one of the best-selling field guides on the African continent. This fourth edition has been rewritten and greatly improved, ensuring it remains the region’s most comprehensively illustrated and trusted field guide. In this fourth edition: species accounts have been rewritten and now include group introductions; plates have been newly designed for ease of use and comparison; more than 380 new improved illustrations replace earlier ones; illustrations have simplified labels, pinpointing key differentiating features; distribution maps have been updated, showing the relative abundance of a species in the region, and also indicating resident or migrant status. Other features include calendar bars that show species’ occurrence and breeding periods, a section on ‘how to use this book’, as well as sonograms depicting the calls of difficult-to-distinguish birds that have distinctive calls.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Birds of Southern Africa written by Burger Cillié and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To both the beginner and the experienced birdwatcher this compact guide will prove as indispensable as binoculars. Special features: Fits your pocket; Practical & user-friendly; Over 400 bird species; Excellent colour photographs; Logical grouping of birds; Concise biological information; English & Afrikaans names; Southern African bird numbers; Distribution maps according to the new bird atlas; Index. An essential aid for nature-lovers and heavy-weight birders, you cannot afford to be without this book.
Download or read book Basic Bird ID in Southern Africa written by Peter Ginn and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-11-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clear, concise book offers a down-to-earth system for newcomers to the field of birding, using a proven formula that remains valid even among experienced birders. It trains the reader, step by step, in the art of observing birds, from assessing their general size and shape to pinpointing their diagnostic features, habitats and idiosyncrasies. Mastering these observation skills will help beginners use a field guide more effectively, thus launching them into the captivating world of birds and birding. The clear, concise text is supported by full-colour photographs, making this book an excellent introduction for beginners of all ages.
Download or read book Birds of Southern Africa written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pocket Guide Birds of Southern Africa written by Ian Sinclair and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New in Struik Nature’s Pocket Guide series, this book covers an astonishing 500 southern African birds yet is small enough to fi t in your pocket. It is loaded with information that makes for quick and easy bird identification. Colour photographs show each bird, giving both male and female images where there’s a difference. Concise text pinpoints key identifi cation features. Distribution maps locate each species in the region. Calendar bars show the months when the birds are more likely to be seen. Bird size and breeding months are indicated. For use at home or when travelling to new climes, this handy pocket guide will be an indispensable companion.
Download or read book Complete Photographic Field Guide Birds of Southern Africa written by Ian Sinclair and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2017-08-18 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive photographic guide of southern Africa’s birds in one volume, this brings a new dimension to bird ID in the region. It describes and illustrates all 958 birds, plus 17 species from Antarctica and Southern Ocean islands. Over 2,500 photographs show plumage variations and colour morphs. Text by Africa’s top birding authors focuses on identification, call, habitat, status, breeding and diet. Distribution maps show migratory status and bird density, and calendar bars show species’ prevalence and breeding. An indispensable companion in the field.
Download or read book South Africa Birds written by James Kavanagh and published by Pocket Naturalist Guide. This book was released on 2018-05-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world' s top birding hotspots, South Africa' s diverse habitats harbor more than 950 species. South Africa Birds is a 12-panel laminated folding guide that features 140 species found in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and southern Mozambique and includes a map of birding hotspots. Perfect for travelers.
Download or read book Southern African Wildlife written by Mike Unwin and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A substantial and beautifully illustrated wildlife guide covering all major habitats of southern Africa for safari enthusiasts.
Download or read book Gamebirds of Southern Africa written by Rob Little and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gamebirds have been utilized since prehistoric times for both food and sport. The 21 upland species found in southern Africa include francolins, spurfowl, quails, guineafowl and sandgrouse. Interesting text summarizes the latest scientific research, while illustrated plates by Simon Barlow are works of art, conveying in accurate and painstaking detail each species in its environment. Authoritative text and beautiful artwork combine to make this a significant and worthy ornithological volume: an essential addition to the bookshelves of birders, artists, lovers of nature and the conservation-minded.
Download or read book What s that Bird written by Kenneth Newman and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide introduces the major bird families likely to be encountered throughout southern Africa by casual observers or inexperienced enthusiasts. With classic, easily interpreted illustrations and clear photographs, the book details the distinctive features of 50 families, including related birds.
Download or read book Birds of Southern Africa and Their Tracks Signs written by Lee Gutteridge and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Birds of Southern Africa written by Ber van Perlo and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book First Field Guide to Birds of Prey of Southern Africa written by David G. Allan and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
