{"product_id":"birds-of-botswana-9780691157177","title":"Birds of Botswana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive field guide to the birds of Botswana\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere is the ultimate field guide to Botswana's stunningly diverse birdlife. Covering all 597 species recorded to date, \u003ci\u003eBirds of Botswana\u003c\/i\u003e features more than 1,200 superb color illustrations, detailed species accounts, seasonality and breeding bars, and a color distribution map for each species. Drawing on the latest regional and national data, the book highlights the best birding areas in Botswana, provides helpful tips on where and when to see key species, and depicts special races and morphs specific to Botswana. This is the first birding guide written by a Botswana-based ornithologist and the only one dedicated specifically to Botswana. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePortable and easy to use, \u003ci\u003eBirds of Botswana\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential travel companion for anyone visiting this remarkable country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers all 597 species of birds found in Botswana, including subspecies and color variants specific to Botswana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 1,200 color illustrations--with more than one illustration for species where the sexes and ages differ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed species accounts, seasonality and breeding bars, and color distribution maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws on the latest bird data and the expertise of leading birders in Botswana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Hancock\u003c\/b\u003e is a field biologist whose work as a professional conservationist has taken him to virtually every corner of Botswana over the past twenty-five years. His books include \u003ci\u003eBirds of the Okavango\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eChobe Companion\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eIngrid Weiersbye\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance wildlife artist based in South Africa. She is the illustrator and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eRoberts Geographic Variation of Southern African Birds\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50655713132818,"sku":"9780691157177","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9a8812de-840d-4d52-b972-5499f03acb18.jpg?v=1733382243","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/birds-of-botswana-9780691157177","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}