Australian Honeyeaters

Australian Honeyeaters

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears, with some light soiling and minor edge wear. Page Condition: yellowed with signs of aging. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.

A landmark work in Australian ornithology, Australian Honeyeaters presents a comprehensive and authoritative study of one of the continent's most diverse and ecologically significant bird families, the Meliphagidae. Brigadier Hugh R. Officer chronicles the habits, habitats, distribution, and behaviours of the many honeyeater species found across Australia, drawing on decades of meticulous field observation. The text is detailed and methodical in its approach, making it an essential reference for birdwatchers, naturalists, and ornithologists alike. Accompanied by illustrations that bring these striking birds to life, the work illustrates the remarkable variety within this group, from the diminutive thornbills to the boldly patterned friarbirds. Published by the Bird Observers Club of Australia, this volume remains a respected cornerstone of Australian wildlife literature.

Author: Brigadier Hugh R. Officer
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Bird Observers Club
Genre: Natural history

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears, with some light soiling and minor edge wear. Page Condition: yellowed with signs of aging. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.

A landmark work in Australian ornithology, Australian Honeyeaters presents a comprehensive and authoritative study of one of the continent's most diverse and ecologically significant bird families, the Meliphagidae. Brigadier Hugh R. Officer chronicles the habits, habitats, distribution, and behaviours of the many honeyeater species found across Australia, drawing on decades of meticulous field observation. The text is detailed and methodical in its approach, making it an essential reference for birdwatchers, naturalists, and ornithologists alike. Accompanied by illustrations that bring these striking birds to life, the work illustrates the remarkable variety within this group, from the diminutive thornbills to the boldly patterned friarbirds. Published by the Bird Observers Club of Australia, this volume remains a respected cornerstone of Australian wildlife literature.