Australian Parrots And Cockatoos
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: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Australia's skies erupt in colour and noise wherever its iconic parrots and cockatoos congregate, and Australian Parrots and Cockatoos captures this spectacular avian world with both scientific rigour and breathtaking artistry. Drawing from the prestigious Royal Zoological Society of NSW Collection, the volume presents the renowned paintings of Neville Cayley — one of Australia's most celebrated wildlife artists — alongside authoritative text by J. H. Prince, chronicling the rich diversity of Australia's most vibrant bird families. Each plate illustrates the vivid plumage, distinctive behaviours, and natural habitats of these remarkable creatures, making this an indispensable reference for ornithologists, naturalists, and bird enthusiasts alike. Cayley's legacy as a painter of Australian wildlife is unparalleled; his meticulous brushwork and keen eye for anatomical detail elevate each image beyond mere illustration into the realm of fine art. Prince's accompanying text grounds the visual splendour in solid natural history, detailing distribution, habits, and distinguishing characteristics with clarity and authority. Together, they produce a work of enduring significance — one that asks the reader to look again at these familiar, feathered inhabitants of the Australian bush and see them, perhaps for the very first time, in their full, magnificent complexity.
Author: Neville Cayley / J. H. Prince
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Australia's skies erupt in colour and noise wherever its iconic parrots and cockatoos congregate, and Australian Parrots and Cockatoos captures this spectacular avian world with both scientific rigour and breathtaking artistry. Drawing from the prestigious Royal Zoological Society of NSW Collection, the volume presents the renowned paintings of Neville Cayley — one of Australia's most celebrated wildlife artists — alongside authoritative text by J. H. Prince, chronicling the rich diversity of Australia's most vibrant bird families. Each plate illustrates the vivid plumage, distinctive behaviours, and natural habitats of these remarkable creatures, making this an indispensable reference for ornithologists, naturalists, and bird enthusiasts alike. Cayley's legacy as a painter of Australian wildlife is unparalleled; his meticulous brushwork and keen eye for anatomical detail elevate each image beyond mere illustration into the realm of fine art. Prince's accompanying text grounds the visual splendour in solid natural history, detailing distribution, habits, and distinguishing characteristics with clarity and authority. Together, they produce a work of enduring significance — one that asks the reader to look again at these familiar, feathered inhabitants of the Australian bush and see them, perhaps for the very first time, in their full, magnificent complexity.