South African birdfinder - Callan Cohen

Southern African Birdfinder is the essential companion to all local bird field guides. It fills a gap in the market for a comprehensive guide to the region's top birding spots and helps in locating the most sought-after birds in southern Africa and Madagascar. After an introduction to birding in the region, the authors outline and describe 39 key bird routes and more than 330 birding sites (and their associated birds) across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and the littledocumented but increasingly popular areas of Angola, Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi. All sites are ranked into one of three categories of priority: essential (the region's best); excellent (top sites but expendable to a time-limited visitor); and local interest (ideal for those looking for new areas to explore). Sites include practical details of access, best times to visit, and the birds that occur there; the more important sites feature a detailed map. A guide to finding the region's top 150 birds and an annotated checklist conclude the book.