Newman's birds of Southern Africa
By: [Kenneth Newman] ; revised by Vanessa Newman ; scientific consultant: Faansie Peacock
Contributors: Newman, Vanessa; Peacock, Faansie; Sappi (Firm)
Edition: Commemorative ed.
Publisher: Struik Nature; Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Cape Town, South Africa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 536
ISBN-13: 9781770078765
Subjects: Identification; Birds
Work titles: Birds of Southern Africa
Description: This commemorative edition of Newman's Birds of Southern Africa at once updates a classic and pays tribute to one of the region's best-loved birding authors, the late Kenneth Newman.

With the support of bird expert Faansie Peacock, the author's daughter, Vanessa Newman, has thoroughly revised, updated and expanded this new edition to reflect the latest avian research.

Its range includes the birds of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique, as well as those from the southern seas.

This updated edition of Newman's Birds of Southern Africa celebrates the life-long work of Ken Newman and the dedication with which he served the birding community of southern Africa, from novices to seasoned birders. It will be a treasured volume for many years to come. --Book Jacket.
Notes: "Sappi."

"Tribute to Kenneth Newman" by Harvey Tyson.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 487-491) and indexes.