The Birds Of Australia: A Book Of Identification; 758 Birds In Colour
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: minor nick/tear on the front pastedown
For anyone captivated by the extraordinary diversity of Australia's avian wildlife, The Birds of Australia: A Book of Identification stands as the definitive field companion, cataloguing 758 species in full colour with the precision and passion that only seasoned ornithologists can deliver. Ken Simpson and Nicolas Day present a comprehensive visual and descriptive guide that chronicles the full spectrum of Australian birdlife — from the iconic Emu and Kookaburra of the outback to the dazzling parrots and honeyeaters of the tropical rainforests — making it an indispensable reference for both the casual birdwatcher and the serious naturalist alike. The work illustrates each species with meticulous colour artwork by Nicolas Day, accompanied by Simpson's authoritative field notes on habitat, behaviour, distribution, and identifying characteristics, resulting in a guide that is as scientifically rigorous as it is visually stunning. Rooted in decades of field research and ornithological scholarship, it argues the case that Australia's birdlife is among the most unique and biodiverse on the planet, a claim backed by the sheer breadth of species documented within its pages. Whether you are scanning coastal wetlands or the arid red centre, this landmark volume will leave you wondering just how many more feathered wonders are waiting to be found.
Author: Ken Simpson · Nicolas Day
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Penguin Books (Viking/Penguin imprint)
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: minor nick/tear on the front pastedown
For anyone captivated by the extraordinary diversity of Australia's avian wildlife, The Birds of Australia: A Book of Identification stands as the definitive field companion, cataloguing 758 species in full colour with the precision and passion that only seasoned ornithologists can deliver. Ken Simpson and Nicolas Day present a comprehensive visual and descriptive guide that chronicles the full spectrum of Australian birdlife — from the iconic Emu and Kookaburra of the outback to the dazzling parrots and honeyeaters of the tropical rainforests — making it an indispensable reference for both the casual birdwatcher and the serious naturalist alike. The work illustrates each species with meticulous colour artwork by Nicolas Day, accompanied by Simpson's authoritative field notes on habitat, behaviour, distribution, and identifying characteristics, resulting in a guide that is as scientifically rigorous as it is visually stunning. Rooted in decades of field research and ornithological scholarship, it argues the case that Australia's birdlife is among the most unique and biodiverse on the planet, a claim backed by the sheer breadth of species documented within its pages. Whether you are scanning coastal wetlands or the arid red centre, this landmark volume will leave you wondering just how many more feathered wonders are waiting to be found.