| 500 Common Bird Calls in Southern Africa [With CD (Audio)] Contributor(s): Newman, Doug (Author) |
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ISBN: 1431701203 ISBN-13: 9781431701209 Publisher: Random House Struik OUR PRICE: $20.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides |
| Dewey: 598.074 |
| LCCN: 2012526315 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.12" W x 8.45" (0.87 lbs) 152 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southern Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book gives a brief account for each species, including description of song, associated behavior, similar-sounding species, favored habitat, and a distribution map. The introduction discusses bird vocalizations, differences between true songbirds and non-songbirds and why calls often change with the seasons and time of day. The CD gives the song or distinctive call of each species. Have hours of fun delving into the endlessly fascinating language of birds with this concise guide. |
Contributor Bio(s): Newman, Doug: - DOUG NEWMAN is an electrical engineer with a keen interest in birds, and a special interest in their calls. He is co-founder of the Simply Birding website. |