Watson’s anecdotal style captures vividly his encounters with prized species, such the secretive White-necked Picathartes and the elusive Congo Peacock. He conveys the sheer delight mousebirds take in ‘being what they are’, and reveals the surprise discovery in 1991 of a new partridge in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains.
Drawing on precolonial and current-day avian accounts, he offers his own insights based on a lifetime of personal observations in the wilds of Africa – recounting unforgettable expeditions, quirky bird behaviour, jittery taxonomy, moments of rare good luck – and much more.
Both informative and entertaining, this book captures the essence of African bird life, and will appeal to bird enthusiasts across the spectrum.
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Watson’s anecdotal style captures vividly his encounters with prized species, such the secretive White-necked Picathartes and the elusive Congo Peacock. He conveys the sheer delight mousebirds take in ‘being what they are’, and reveals the surprise discovery in 1991 of a new partridge in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains.
Drawing on precolonial and current-day avian accounts, he offers his own insights based on a lifetime of personal observations in the wilds of Africa – recounting unforgettable expeditions, quirky bird behaviour, jittery taxonomy, moments of rare good luck – and much more.
Both informative and entertaining, this book captures the essence of African bird life, and will appeal to bird enthusiasts across the spectrum.
Imprint | Struik Nature (Random House Struik) |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | April 2020 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 5 - 10 working days |
Authors | Rupert Watson |
Dimensions | 235 x 153 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 216 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-77584-560-7 |
Barcode | 9781775845607 |
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LSN | 1-77584-560-5 |