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The illustrative content, by means of carefully selected photographs from top-ranking wildlife photographers and illustrations by renowned bird artist Peter Hayman, depicts all kinds of plumage relevant to identification (male, female and immature) as well as in-flight shots to help distinguish the often confusing and similar wing patterns of this group of birds. Full-colour maps accompany each species account to depict the bird's distribution throughout the continent. A glossary and indexes to English and scientific names appear at the back of the book, as does a table of Afrikaans, French, German and Spanish common names. This unique book was researched and written by the husband and wife team Alan and Meg Kemp, who are both experts in the field of birds of prey.

About the Authors
Over the past three decades Alan and Meg Kemp have worked together and travelled widely in southern Africa - and beyond, embarking on forays to East and West Africa, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Europe and Southeast Asia. Meg, who grew up in Zamiba, has always been fascinated by owls. The Kemps have published various articles and books on their observations of raptorial birds, among them vultures, eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Alan is Principal Curator of the Deparment of Birds at the Transvaal Museum, where Meg was also Curator until she resigned to look after their growing family.

Paperback, 348 pages, 210x148mm
Author: Alan and Meg Kemp

ISBN-10: 1868727327
ISBN-13: 9781868727322