A Field Guide To The Birds Of Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
For the naturalist, the birdwatcher, and the curious traveller alike, A Field Guide to the Birds of Australia stands as the definitive companion to the continent's extraordinary avian world — a land where evolution has produced some of the most spectacular and unusual bird species on Earth. Written by Graham Pizzey and illustrated in vivid detail by Roy Doyle, this authoritative reference chronicles over 700 species found across Australia's diverse habitats, from the sun-scorched interior deserts to the lush tropical rainforests of Queensland, presenting each with precise identification notes, distribution maps, and behavioural insights that both novice birdwatchers and seasoned ornithologists will rely upon. Pizzey's prose is meticulous yet accessible, striking a balance between scientific rigour and genuine enthusiasm for the natural world, making this guide as pleasurable to read as it is practical in the field. Roy Doyle's illustrations bring each species to life with an accuracy and artistry that transforms the book into something approaching a work of natural history art. A cornerstone of Australian ornithological literature, this volume remains an essential reference for anyone wishing to understand the remarkable biodiversity of one of the world's most ecologically unique nations — raising the question of just how many species still await your discovery on the next morning walk.
Author: Graham Pizzey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Collins Sydney
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
For the naturalist, the birdwatcher, and the curious traveller alike, A Field Guide to the Birds of Australia stands as the definitive companion to the continent's extraordinary avian world — a land where evolution has produced some of the most spectacular and unusual bird species on Earth. Written by Graham Pizzey and illustrated in vivid detail by Roy Doyle, this authoritative reference chronicles over 700 species found across Australia's diverse habitats, from the sun-scorched interior deserts to the lush tropical rainforests of Queensland, presenting each with precise identification notes, distribution maps, and behavioural insights that both novice birdwatchers and seasoned ornithologists will rely upon. Pizzey's prose is meticulous yet accessible, striking a balance between scientific rigour and genuine enthusiasm for the natural world, making this guide as pleasurable to read as it is practical in the field. Roy Doyle's illustrations bring each species to life with an accuracy and artistry that transforms the book into something approaching a work of natural history art. A cornerstone of Australian ornithological literature, this volume remains an essential reference for anyone wishing to understand the remarkable biodiversity of one of the world's most ecologically unique nations — raising the question of just how many species still await your discovery on the next morning walk.