Birds of Greater Southern Africa

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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Pagecast, brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers. 

Today’s podcast features Keith Barnes, co- author of Birds of Greater Southern Africa.

This spectacular field guide includes all resident, breeding and migrant species found in Greater Southern Africa.

Comprising South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, Greater Southern Africa is a vast region and home to a truly extraordinary diversity of avifauna.

This book describes all 1,170 regularly occurring species that are likely to be encountered in the region, from the Wandering Albatross to the Pennant-winged Nightjar. Featuring 272 colour plates by three of the world’s leading bird illustrators.

Fully illustrated throughout, this is an essential reference guide for anyone visiting or living in this wildlife-rich area.

In this episode of Pagecast Keith is in conversation with Christian Boix, Author at Africa Geographic.

Enjoy the chat!
1 Apr 2024 English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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