This larger edition is based on the updated and expanded fifth edition of the authoritative Sasol Birds of Southern Africa , which has been brought fully up to date by an expert panel of ornithologists, with additional contributions from two new birding experts. Greatly enhanced, this comprehensive, best-selling guide is sure to maintain its place as one of Africa's most trusted field guides. It offers: - New 'bird-call' feature - access calls by scanning barcodes with a free downloadable call app.- More than 800 new illustrations, including all-new plates for raptors and seabirds.- Comprehensive coverage of all 989 of southern Africa's birds, including latest species records.- Redesigned plates with diagnostic features noted.- Calendar bars depicting species' occurrence and breeding periods.- Fully updated species accounts and distribution maps.

- Fresh input from new contributing authors and illustrators.- Alphabetical and illustrated quick references to bird groups.