SASOL Birds of Southern Africa

Now in its fifth edition, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa has been brought fully up to date by its expert author panel, with additional contributions from two new birding experts. The plates have been greatly enhanced with more than 800 additional or replacement illustrations and two sections have been entirely re-illustrated to depict details gleaned through advancements in photography and scientific studies of the region’s birds. An exciting new bird-call feature means that calls can be played using a downloadable app. These and other enhancements will ensure that this comprehensive, best-selling guide maintains its place as one of Africa’s most trusted field guides. Key features of the 5th revised edition; More than 800 new illustrations, including all-new illustrated plates for raptors and seabirds; The addition of bird calls - accessed by scanning barcodes with a free downloadable call app; Comprehensive coverage of southern Africa’s birds, including latest species records; Detailed species accounts, complemented by breeding bars, up-to-date distribution maps, and labels pinpointing diagnostic features of birds on accompanying plates. Read more