Namibias bunte Vogelwelt, Gamsberg Macmillan, hardcover, German language text, illustrated, 204 pages, condition: new.
This classic is a lovingly designed ornithological art book with beautiful illustrations by Christine Marais and outstanding bird descriptions by Eckart Demasius. There are checklists for the Namibian regions presented, and an appendix contains a name index in German, English, and scientific names. Additionally, you will find a directory of addresses, place names, and plant names. Namibia's Colorful Bird World begins with an overview of the history of ornithology in Namibia, intended to serve as background information for bird lovers. This is followed by a brief description of nineteen 'hot spots' with information on birds likely to be observed there, and finally, a systematic list of the bird species in these locations. Although some locations are located in quite remote areas, they were deliberately selected for their easy accessibility and their representative character with regard to the country's diverse vegetation zones. These areas are the Hardap Nature Reserve, the Namib-Naukluft Park, the lagoon at Walvis Bay, Swakopmund at Mile 4, the Brandberg, Hobatere north of Kamanjab, the Epupa Falls, the Etosha National Park, the Mahango Game Reserve, the Caprivi Strip around Katima Mulilo and the Waterberg Plateau Park.