Beat about the Bush: Birds

Beat about the Bush: Birds
ISBN-10
1770092412
ISBN-13
9781770092419
Series
Beat about the Bush
Category
Birds
Pages
764
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Jacana Media
Author
Trevor Carnaby

Description

Revealing fascinating insights into the mysterious lives of birds native to the mother continent, this remarkable guide exhibits the many vibrantly colorful species found in the South African bush. Providing an in-depth discourse on all aspects of bird life--detailing their myriad forms, survival strategies in a harsh landscape, breeding and feeding behaviors, movements, migrations, preferred habitat, unique behavioral patterns, and vocalizations--this comprehensive manual also expertly advises on how to easily and accurately identify each individual species. Populated with more than 900 brilliantly vivid photographs and exhaustively researched to fill the gap in existing literature and field guides, this essential reference will delight nature lovers, tourists, birdwatchers, and bush lovers alike.

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