A Portfolio Of Australian Birds
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
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Wear and tear on jacket with some tears.
A stunning work of natural history and ornithological art, A Portfolio of Australian Birds presents a magnificent visual and scientific survey of Australia's extraordinarily diverse avifauna. William T. Cooper's breathtaking illustrations capture the vivid plumage and distinctive character of Australian bird species with remarkable precision, while Keith Hindwood's authoritative text grounds each plate in rigorous ornithological detail. The work chronicles the rich variety of birds found across Australia's unique ecosystems, from the arid outback to lush coastal rainforests, illustrating the remarkable adaptations that make these species so singular among the world's wildlife. Written with the measured authority of seasoned naturalists, the tone is both scientifically credible and deeply appreciative of the natural world. This landmark collaboration stands as an essential reference for birdwatchers, naturalists, and collectors of fine natural history art alike.
Author: William T. Cooper; Keith Hindwood
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, A.H. & A.W. Reed
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Wear and tear on jacket with some tears.
A stunning work of natural history and ornithological art, A Portfolio of Australian Birds presents a magnificent visual and scientific survey of Australia's extraordinarily diverse avifauna. William T. Cooper's breathtaking illustrations capture the vivid plumage and distinctive character of Australian bird species with remarkable precision, while Keith Hindwood's authoritative text grounds each plate in rigorous ornithological detail. The work chronicles the rich variety of birds found across Australia's unique ecosystems, from the arid outback to lush coastal rainforests, illustrating the remarkable adaptations that make these species so singular among the world's wildlife. Written with the measured authority of seasoned naturalists, the tone is both scientifically credible and deeply appreciative of the natural world. This landmark collaboration stands as an essential reference for birdwatchers, naturalists, and collectors of fine natural history art alike.