Pocket Guide Birds of Namibia
Author: | Ian Sinclair, Joris Komen |
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ISBN: | 9781775845225 | |
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Format: | Softcover | |
Price: | R270.00.00 | |
Release Date: | 2017-07-31 |
R270.00
- Concise identification text
- Full-colour photographs of all species covered
- Up-to-date distribution maps
- An informative introduction featuring the ‘specials’ of the key birding destinations in Namibia.
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