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This eighth edition of the South African classic, Newman's Birds of Southern Africa, has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest research. In particular, new insight into bird taxonomy base don DNA testing and other, ongoing research has led to the addition of 46 new species, including an expanded section on larks and albatrosses, together with new illustrations.

The familiar, user-friendly format of Newman's Birds has been retained, and subtly modernized for a fresh look. Colour coding of major bird groups has been retained; running head at the top of each page indicate which family of birds is being described; large page numbers and bold, cerise numbers alongside bird illustrations make for easy cross-referencing with the appropriate text; and, as always, large, accurate paintings of each species reflect the bird as it is seen in the field.

Where necessary, updated maps reflect new distribution records, which, for greater clarity of presentation, are now aligned with their species description.

For 125 species, alternative or international names have been included, in line with international trends.

A revised introductory section takes readers step-by-step through the process of using Newman's Birds of Southern Africa in the field.

About the Author
Kenneth Newman was a renowned bird painter and ornithologist who contributed significantly to the burgeoning interest in birds in southern Africa. His numerous books have sold close to a million copies world-wide. He served as president of the South African Ornithological Society and was a recipient of the SAOS Gill Memorial Award and the Zoological Society's Stevenson-Hamilton Award.

Paperback, 528 pages, 205x125mm
Author: Kenneth Newman

ISBN-10: 1868727351
ISBN-13: 9781868727353