Red-knobbed Coot, Fulica cristata
Rallidae (RAILS, GALLINULES & COOTS)

 

Red-knobbed Coot, Fulica cristata

This photo was taken in: South Africa

The photo was taken by: Steve Cook ,

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Birds of Africa
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Chris Stuart, Tilde Stuart
A comprehensive account of the birds of Africa. The text covers all the avifaunal families that occur in Africa, discusses the species that occur within each family, and provides representative examples of each family in depth. Also included is a general introduction to the major avifaunal regions of Africa.


Newman's Birds of Southern Africa
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Kenneth Newman
A field guide to birds, this title illustrates and describes fully all the birds recorded from the southern seas as well as those of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique. The eighth edition has been updated to incorporate the information obtained since the previous edition relating to the birds of the region.


The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals
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I came across Safari Companion in a South African bush camp, where it was considered an essential reference tool. The book describes in detail the social behaviors of the large African mammals, including aggressive and defensive postures, mating habits, child rearing techniques, and territory marking habits.


 

 

 
 
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