Birds of Southern Africa by Ian Sinclair
Written by eminent ornithologists, this work is integrated with the color plates to facilitate use in the field. It features detailed species accounts that emphasize the essential characteristics of each bird, including information on behavior, calls, and habitat preferences.
The 200 colored plates are superb and carefully give attention to the natural variations of plumages with age, sex, and seasonsIt is certainly the most comprehensive set of illustrations of South African birds in one volume. -- Choice
Ian Sinclair has traveled widely to view the world's birds and has written and coauthored many books on bird identification. Phil Hockey is Professor at the University of Capetown's Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology and a recognized authority on the biology of southern African birds. Warwick Tarboton is a well-known bird expert, writer, and photographer. The author of several books, he was awarded the Gill Memorial Medal for his contributions to African ornithology. Peter Hayman and Norman Arlott are two of the world's leading bird artists. Their work, known for accuracy and attention to detail, has been published extensively.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691096827 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691096821 |
| Title | Birds of Southern Africa |
| Author | Ian Sinclair |
| Series | Princeton Field Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2002-09-23 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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