Guide to Seabirds of Southern Africa

Seabirds hold a special place in the hearts of birders, not least because of the
challenge of getting to grips with a group of birds that is largely inaccessible,
and living in an often hostile habitat. Seabirds of Southern Africa is the first
book focusing exclusively on the nearly 1,000 birds that occur around the
southern African coastline and adjacent Southern Ocean.
The book is primarily an ID guide, but the author includes information
about these birds' fascinating biology and behaviour. The text is richly
supported with photographs, as well as distribution maps for all the birds.
A detailed introduction covers, among other topics, seabird origins,
havens, feeding, breeding and conservation, as well as how best to watch
and photograph these enigmatic birds.
Here's another authoritative, essential - first-of-its-kind - volume for
birders' libraries.