Swaziland Bird Atlas 1985–1991 by Vincent Parker

Swaziland Bird Atlas 1985–1991 by Vincent Parker is an important regional ornithological reference documenting the distribution, diversity and conservation status of bird species recorded throughout Swaziland, now known as Eswatini. Published in 1994 by Websters, this substantial large-format paperback represents the results of an extensive seven-year bird atlas project undertaken between 1985 and 1991.

Compiled by respected ornithologist Vincent Parker, Swaziland Bird Atlas provides a detailed scientific record of the country’s avifauna, drawing on systematic field observations and contributions from numerous birdwatchers and researchers. Its comprehensive coverage makes it a particularly valuable reference for understanding the historical distribution of birds within this important southern African region.

The publication includes extensive species accounts accompanied by computer-generated distribution maps, allowing readers to examine the geographical occurrence of individual species across Swaziland. These maps provide valuable information for bird identification, ecological research, conservation planning and comparative studies of changing bird populations.

The publication was sponsored by the Conservation Trust of Swaziland and features illustrations by P. de Waal, together with numerous maps, figures and tables.

Swaziland Bird Atlas 1985–1991 is a specialist publication of considerable interest to serious birdwatchers, professional ornithologists, wildlife researchers and collectors of southern African natural history literature. Its detailed regional coverage and extensive distribution mapping distinguish it from general bird identification guides.

Condition – Near Fine

Near fine 1994 paperback with light discoloration to the blue covers. Original printed errata slip present, including the correction to the ISBN. An exceptionally well-preserved copy.