Sasol Checklist of Birds in Southern Africa
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R85.00
An enduring and popular resource, this handy publication lists all the birds to be seen in the region and provides a simple way of recording where and when you have spotted them. Pocket-sized for ease of use, it offers:
Cross-referencing to the new Sasol Birds of Southern Africa (fifth edition)
Six columns for multiple recordings at six different localities
Up-to-date names for all southern African birds
Endemic and threat status for all birds
This revised, updated checklist will be sought after by the region’s twitchers at all levels.
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