Birds of Botswana by Kenneth Newman

Birds of Botswana by renowned southern African ornithologist and bird artist Kenneth Newman is a comprehensive field guide devoted specifically to the remarkably diverse birdlife of Botswana. First published in 1989, this substantial 344-page guide remains an appealing reference for birdwatchers, ornithologists, naturalists and collectors of classic southern African wildlife literature.

Botswana encompasses some of Africa’s most important bird habitats, from the wetlands and floodplains of the Okavango Delta and Chobe region to the dry expanses of the Kalahari. Newman brings this diversity together in an accessible field-guide format designed to assist with the identification and understanding of the country’s birds. More than 550 species known from Botswana are covered, making Birds of Botswana particularly useful to anyone interested in the country’s avifauna.

Kenneth Newman became one of southern Africa’s best-known bird-guide authors, and his distinctive bird illustrations and practical approach to identification made his books favourites among generations of birders. This Botswana-specific volume is particularly desirable for collectors building a library of regional African ornithology and natural history.

A useful companion for birding trips through Botswana as well as a collectible reference work, Birds of Botswana provides an excellent snapshot of the country’s recorded birdlife at the end of the 1980s. This is the 1989 first edition, first impression, making it additionally appealing to collectors of Kenneth Newman’s works and southern African bird books.

Condition – Very Good 

Glossy softcover remains bright and attractive with light general shelf and edge wear, including minor rubbing and slight corner wear. Spine is sound and the binding appears firm. Page edges are clean and the contents appear well preserved.