The Birds Of Australia: A Book Of Identification - 760 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.
Edition: Second edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging - otherwise good copy.
A comprehensive field guide to Australian ornithology, The Birds of Australia: A Book of Identification presents an authoritative and visually rich reference for birdwatchers, naturalists, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Covering an impressive 760 species in full colour, it details the distinguishing characteristics, habitats, and behaviours of birds found across the Australian continent, from coastal shorebirds to inland raptors and tropical rainforest species. The tone is precise and scientific yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for both seasoned ornithologists and those just beginning their birding journey. Each entry instructs the reader on key identification markers — including plumage, size, call, and range — allowing for confident species recognition in the field. Widely regarded as one of the most thorough single-volume identification guides to Australian avifauna, it remains a cornerstone reference in the study and appreciation of Australia's extraordinarily diverse birdlife.
Author: Ken Simpson & Nicolas Day
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Lloyd O'Neil
Genre: Zoology
Edition: Second edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging - otherwise good copy.
A comprehensive field guide to Australian ornithology, The Birds of Australia: A Book of Identification presents an authoritative and visually rich reference for birdwatchers, naturalists, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Covering an impressive 760 species in full colour, it details the distinguishing characteristics, habitats, and behaviours of birds found across the Australian continent, from coastal shorebirds to inland raptors and tropical rainforest species. The tone is precise and scientific yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for both seasoned ornithologists and those just beginning their birding journey. Each entry instructs the reader on key identification markers — including plumage, size, call, and range — allowing for confident species recognition in the field. Widely regarded as one of the most thorough single-volume identification guides to Australian avifauna, it remains a cornerstone reference in the study and appreciation of Australia's extraordinarily diverse birdlife.