Synopses & Reviews
This eighth edition of the South African classic, has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest research. In particular, new insight into bird taxonomy base on DNA testing and other, ongoing research has led to the addition of 46 new species, including an expanded section on larks and albatrosses, together with new illustrations. The familiar, user-friendly format has been retained, and subtly modernized for a fresh look. Color coding of major bird groups has been retained; running head at the top of each page indicate which family of birds is being described; large page numbers and bold, cerise numbers alongside bird illustrations make for easy cross-referencing with the appropriate text; and, as always, large, accurate paintings of each species reflect the bird as it is seen in the field. Where necessary, updated maps reflect new distribution records, which, for greater clarity of presentation, are now aligned with their species description.