Guide to Seabirds of Southern Africa

Name: Guide to Seabirds of Southern Africa - Penguin Random House South Africa
SKU: 9781775848486
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This revised, updated and expanded edition of Guide to Seabirds of Southern Africa remains the only book to focus exclusively on the seabirds of southern Africa, and includes nine new species for the region. This essential guide offers: Authoritative text richly supported with photographs and distribution maps. Clear ID pointers plus information on biology, behaviour and conservation status. An expanded introduction covering seabird origins, moult, feeding, breeding, conservation, and how best to watch and photograph these iconic birds. A bonus feature on flying fish and flying squid. Sales points: The only book focusing exclusively on the seabirds of southern Africa. Written by the region’s foremost seabird specialist. Multiple photographs of each bird. Now with full-page...

About the Author

Peter Ryan

Peter Ryan is Director of the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology at the University of Cape Town. He is a keen bird photographer and has travelled widely in pursuit of birds. He is also the author and co-author of several books on birds and on Subantarctic Islands. Prof. Peter Ryan was awarded A-rating scientist status by the National Research Foundation in December 2016. This is the highest accolade in the NRF's rating system to rank researchers in the country. An A-rating implies an international leader in the field. The FitzPatrick Institute has never boasted an A-rated Director before and Peter is also the first A-rated ornithologist in South Africa.