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This page lists books about birds and birdwatching in Angola. The books are arranged by publication date with the most recent at the top of the page.

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The Checklist of the Birds of Angola

Michael Mills and Martim Melo

2013

"The Checklist of the Birds of Angola is the first birders' checklist of all the birds of Angola. It was produced in order to draw together the latest English and Portuguese names for all Angolan bird species, with the aim being to assist bird scholars and enthusiasts to make sense of the rich bird diversity of the country. This checklist also draws together the available literature on Angolan birds–by cross-referencing the two main books on Angolan birds, Dean's (2000) The Birds of Angola and Sinclair & Ryan's (2003) Birds of Africa South Of The Sahara – at a time when evolutionary revisions, based on genetic analyses, are resulting in rapid changes in bird names and taxonomic treatment."

Angola

Mike Stead and Sean Rorison with Oscar Scafidi

2nd edition

2013

"Angola is changing at a rapid pace. This new edition reflects the continued resurgence of tourism following years of conflict. While no city comes close to matching Luanda for sheer size, venture outside the capital and you will find everything from frontier diamond towns to relaxed beach resorts. The country offers over 1,000km of unspoilt beaches, excellent fishing and some of the best surfing waves in the world. Rain forests and bird spotting opportunities abound. Whether business traveller or pioneering adventurer, "Angola" provides all the practical and background information you'll need to tackle this vast country. It also acts as a guide to expats living in the country."

Birds of Southern Africa

Ber Van Perlo

2009

"Southern Africa is becoming an increasingly popular destination for people who want to see first-hand the abundant widlife of this vast continent. 'Birds of Southern Africa' is the only field guide to illustrate and describe all species commonly found in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Angola (including Cabinda). Featuring over 1,250 species, the text details the kind of habitat the birds are found in, key identification features and notes on the songs and calls of each species. The 84 colour plates appear opposite their relevant text for quick and easy reference. Distribution maps are also included for each species. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, this book is a must for all those visiting the region."

Birds of Southern Africa

Ber Van Perlo

Princeton University Press

2009

"Birds of Southern Africa surpasses other field guides to the region by illustrating and describing all 1,250 bird species of South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. In addition, this is the only guide to illustrate the birds of Angola (including Cabinda), whose river basins and rocky hillsides are home to the striking White-headed Robin Chat and the Angolan Cave Chat. The 84 color plates group similar species and subspecies and also depict vagrants and ocean wanderers that appear in this huge region characterized by widely varying habitats, from woodlands and forests to deserts to swamps. The text directly opposite the plates concisely describes each bird's habitat and key physical, behavioral, and vocal characteristics. All the larks are shown perching as well as in flight, and every swallow is pictured in flight from below. The most distinctive immature and nonbreeding plumages are included, and distribution maps show the range and frequency of each species. This is an essential guide for any birder contemplating a trip to southern Africa."

Southern African Birdfinder: Where To Find 1400 Bird Species In Southern Africa And Madagascar

Callan Cohen, Claire Spottiswoode and Jonathan Rossouw

2006

"Southern African Birdfinder: Guide to finding over 1 000 species from South Africa to Zambia, is the ideal companion to all local field guides to birds, and fills a gap in the market for a comprehensive guide to the region's top birding spots and to finding southern Africa's most desirable birds. After an introduction to birding in the southern African region, the authors identify and describe more than 200 top birding sites and associated birds across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, the Indian Ocean islands and the little-documented, but increasingly popular areas of Angola, Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi. All sites are ranked into one of three categories of priority: essential (the region's best); excellent (top sites but expendable to a time-limited visitor) and local interest (ideal for those looking for new areas to explore). All sites include practical details of access, best times to visit, habitat diversity and general natural history. A guide to finding the region's top 100 birds and an annotated checklist conclude the book."

The Birds of Angola: An Annotated Checklist

W.J.R. Dean

2000

"A monumental avifauna covering this hugely ornithologically neglected country. Angola is extremely bird-rich (over 900 species) and has a range of biomes and ecosystems that are almost unequalled in Africa."