Newman's Birds by Colour : Southern Africa's Common Birds Arranged by Colour and Size

This handy illustrated guide offers beginner birders a quick and simple way to identify southern Africa's most common birds using colour as a starting point. Now in its fourth edition, Newman's Birds by Colour has been fully revised and updated to include the latest common names, expanded habitat information, and up-to-date distribution maps.

The book features both illustrations and photographs to help with identification, making it easier than ever to match what you see in the field with the species on the page. Bird names are provided in indigenous languages as well as English, and each species entry includes a helpful distribution map.

An informative introduction provides practical tips for identifying birds, covering bird anatomy and classification, guidance on where to look for birds, and advice on what equipment you need to go birding. Ideal for novice birders looking for a straightforward, colour-based approach to bird identification.