BOOK REVIEW | Newman’s Birds by Colour

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Southern Africa’s common birds arranged by colour and size

By Kenneth Newman


Newman’s Birds by Colour offers beginner birders a quick and simple way to identify southern Africa’s most common birds using colour as a starting point.

The latest common names

Now in its fourth edition, this handy illustrated guide has been updated to include the latest common names, expanded habitat information, and up-to-date distribution maps.

An informative introduction provides practical tips for identifying birds, and includes information on bird anatomy and classification, and guidance on where to look for birds and what you need to go birding.

About author

Kenneth Newman (1924-2006), renowned ornithologist and artist, contributed significantly to the growing interest in awareness of birds in southern Africa. His numerous books have sold close to a million copies worldwide. Past president of the South African Ornithological Society, he received the SAOS Gill Memorial Award and the Zoological Society’s Stevenson-Hamilton Award.


  • PUBLISHER | Penguin Random House SA |
  • ISBN | 9781776391769 |
  • Recommended Retail Price | R450.00 |
  • Classification | Wildlife |




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