A First Guide To South African Birds
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair/Poor. Jacket: Worn/faded, chipped and worn with some minor damage. Page Condition: Yellowed, some tanning. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Appears intact but aged. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A classic ornithological field guide, A First Guide to South African Birds presents a comprehensive introduction to the rich avian diversity of southern Africa. Originally authored by E. Leonard Gill, former Director of the South African Museum in Cape Town, the work was later revised by J. M. Winterbottom of the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, ensuring its scientific accuracy and relevance. The guide instructs birdwatchers and naturalists alike on the identification of the region's most notable species, illustrated by the author and his sister in clear, detailed artwork. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, it remains a foundational text for anyone with a passion for the extraordinary birdlife of South Africa.
Author: Leonard Gill
Format: Hardback
Published: 1959, Maskew Miller Ltd
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair/Poor. Jacket: Worn/faded, chipped and worn with some minor damage. Page Condition: Yellowed, some tanning. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Appears intact but aged. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A classic ornithological field guide, A First Guide to South African Birds presents a comprehensive introduction to the rich avian diversity of southern Africa. Originally authored by E. Leonard Gill, former Director of the South African Museum in Cape Town, the work was later revised by J. M. Winterbottom of the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, ensuring its scientific accuracy and relevance. The guide instructs birdwatchers and naturalists alike on the identification of the region's most notable species, illustrated by the author and his sister in clear, detailed artwork. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, it remains a foundational text for anyone with a passion for the extraordinary birdlife of South Africa.