The Illustrated Dictionary Of Australian Birds By Common Name
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
For anyone who has ever paused mid-walk to wonder at a flash of crimson wing or a distant, haunting call, The Illustrated Dictionary of Australian Birds by Common Name is the definitive companion to Australia's extraordinary avian world. J.D. Macdonald presents a comprehensive and meticulously organised reference guide that catalogues hundreds of Australian bird species by their common names, making identification accessible and intuitive for birdwatchers, naturalists, and curious minds alike. From the iridescent brilliance of parrots and lorikeets to the cryptic plumage of raptors and wrens, each entry pairs vivid photographic illustration with precise, authoritative descriptions of habitat, behaviour, and distribution. The result is a volume that is as visually stunning as it is scientifically rigorous. Macdonald, a respected ornithologist and former Director of the Australian Museum's bird collection, brings decades of field expertise to bear in a work that serves as both a practical identification tool and a celebration of Australia's unparalleled biodiversity. The dictionary format strips away the complexity often found in academic texts, delivering knowledge with clarity and directness — a rare achievement in natural history publishing. Whether consulted in the field or savoured at home, this volume reminds us that Australia's skies harbour some of the most remarkable creatures on Earth, and leaves the reader with an insatiable urge to look up.
Author: J.D. Macdonald
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
For anyone who has ever paused mid-walk to wonder at a flash of crimson wing or a distant, haunting call, The Illustrated Dictionary of Australian Birds by Common Name is the definitive companion to Australia's extraordinary avian world. J.D. Macdonald presents a comprehensive and meticulously organised reference guide that catalogues hundreds of Australian bird species by their common names, making identification accessible and intuitive for birdwatchers, naturalists, and curious minds alike. From the iridescent brilliance of parrots and lorikeets to the cryptic plumage of raptors and wrens, each entry pairs vivid photographic illustration with precise, authoritative descriptions of habitat, behaviour, and distribution. The result is a volume that is as visually stunning as it is scientifically rigorous. Macdonald, a respected ornithologist and former Director of the Australian Museum's bird collection, brings decades of field expertise to bear in a work that serves as both a practical identification tool and a celebration of Australia's unparalleled biodiversity. The dictionary format strips away the complexity often found in academic texts, delivering knowledge with clarity and directness — a rare achievement in natural history publishing. Whether consulted in the field or savoured at home, this volume reminds us that Australia's skies harbour some of the most remarkable creatures on Earth, and leaves the reader with an insatiable urge to look up.