The Roberts guide comprises some 185 individual plates, all annotated to highlight key identifying characters and all accompanied by field texts drawn from the most up-to-date information known about the birds of Southern Africa. In addition to the texts, each species account has a colour map showing distribution and relative abundance. Also included are be breeding bars below the maps which indicate the prime breeding times for relevant species. Included, too, are name indices for 13 languages, including Portuguese, German, French, Zulu, Swasi, Afrikaans and many more. A handy quick index on the inside front cover helps locate the correct entries with ease. This field guide has drawn extensively from the 7th edition of Roberts Birds of Southern Africa. The original plates were amended and added to to create superb plates for this field guide.
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Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. The wrap are tidy overall with little edge wear. The binding is secure. Light browning along the edges of the pages, not affecting text. There are no ink inscriptions or annotations. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # j76jm
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Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Revised edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Hardcover 1978 printing. Dust jacket placed in mylar for preservation. Moderate loosening to binding. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1250938533
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