About this book

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 4
3. The region 6
4. About this book 7
5. The seasons and timing your visit 8
6. The habitats 9
7. Map showing the distribution of habitats in Kruger National Park 14
8. Map of Kruger National Park and adjacent private concession areas forming the Greater Kruger National Park conservation area 15
9. Introduction to the species accounts 16
10. Birds of Rivers and Wetlands 18
11. Birds pf Plains and Open Woodlands 58
12. Birds of Broadleaved Woodland and Camps 78
13. Birds of Forests and Riverine Thicket 164
14. Birds of Prey and Vultures 177
15. Birds of the Air 202
16. Night Birds 208
17. Further Reading 216
18. Online Resources 216
19. Acknowledgements 217
20. Photographic Credits 217
21. Scientific Names of the Bird Species Included in This Book 218
22. Index 221