Newman’s Birds by Colour (2026 Edition)
| Author: | Kenneth Newman |
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R500.00
Newman’s Birds by Colour offers beginner birders a quick and simple way to identify southern Africa’s most common birds using colour as a starting point.
Now in its fifth edition, this handy illustrated guide includes QR codes that link to individual bird calls, bringing life and sound to the pages. An informative introduction provides practical tips for identifying birds, and includes information on bird anatomy and classification, as well as guidance on where to look for birds and what you need to go birding.
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