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.