Pocket Guide to Birds of East Africa

by Dave Richards

Overview

This pocket-sized photographic guide to the birds of East Africa features 296 birds likely to be spotted in the region. Colourful photographs illustrate diagnostic features and plumage differences between male and female or breeding and non-breeding birds. Comparative photographs help differentiate between confusing species. Important distinguishing characteristics are highlighted in the text. Distribution maps and Swahili common names for all species are included. Introduction features a labelled bird diagram, habitat map, glossary and useful advice to birdwatchers. An invaluable guide for visitors to national parks and the many areas in East Africa that are rich in birdlife.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781775843634
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	03/30/2016
Series:	Pocket Guide
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	277,593
File size:	31 MB
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About the Author

Dave Richards, author and photographer, has written a number of books on travel and wildlife in Kenya and East Africa. He regularly contributes articles and photographs to a range of local and international magazines and books. Dave leads photographic and ornithological safaris through Kenya and Tanzania, and also to Botswana, Madagascar, Namibia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.