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Discover the Joy of Birding in Africa
Your pocket field guide to Southern Africa's birds. Identify species by colour, learn their calls, and join a community of passionate birders.
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Explore Southern Africa’s Birdlife
Birding Made Simple
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned birder, our tools help you identify and learn about Southern Africa’s incredible birdlife.
Identify by Colour
Find birds by their distinctive colours - perfect for beginners who don't know species names yet.
Learn Bird Calls
1,200+ authentic recordings help you identify birds by sound, even when hidden from view.
Explore by Location
Discover which species are found in your area with our comprehensive regional maps.
Beginner Friendly
Written for everyday birders, not just experts. Simple language, clear illustrations.
Out now! Fully updated and revised | Available on iOS & Android
Your Pocket Field Guide to Southern Africa
- Search by colour and area
- 6,000+ high-quality photos
- 1,200+ authentic bird calls
- Works offline — perfect for the field
- Regular updates & new features
- Accurate illustrations of each bird as it is seen in the field, with labels showing diagnostic features.
- Over 1200 bird calls with multiple call types (song, duet, alarm, mating).
2024 Edition | Fully revised new edition
Newman's Birds By Colour
Newman’s Birds by Colour makes birding simple. Using colour as your starting point, this bestselling guide helps beginners quickly identify southern Africa’s most common birds.
Now in its 4th edition, it’s fully updated with the latest common names, richer habitat insights, and current distribution maps — plus photographs for every species. A practical introduction covers everything you need to get started, from bird anatomy to where and how to spot birds in the wild.
Community Driven Birding
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Connect with fellow birders, share your sightings, and contribute to conservation. Together, we’re building the largest community of Southern African birders.
