Birds on the Brink - South Africa?s threatened bird species and those working to save them (Paperback)

This captivating and informative book focuses on the threatened bird species of SouthAfrica and its oceans, and of Lesotho and Eswatini. Presented in an elegant large format,Birds on the Brink highlights the beauty, unique traits and vulnerabilities of these birds,while emphasising the human-induced threats, such as habitat loss, climate change,energy infrastructure and competition for resources. Personal accounts from researcherson the front lines offer insight into the skill and dedication required to safeguard thesespecies. The birds featured are not merely fascinating creatures – they act as sentinels ofbiodiversity, whose decline signals concerning ecological shifts.

A valuable resource for birders, students, educators, conservationists and anyonewho cares about the future of our planet, Birds on the Brink is both an enduring recordand a call for conservation action at this tenuous moment in time. It is a reminder thatwhile the challenges are immense, so too is our capacity for change.

General

Imprint:	Struik Nature
Release date:	August 2025
Authors:	Alan Lee • Shamiso Banda
Dimensions:	260 x 220 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-1-77584-873-8
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Birds & birdwatching Promotions Books > Local Author Showcase > Sport & Leisure
LSN:	1-77584-873-6
Barcode:	9781775848738

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