The Lyrebirds Of Sherbrooke
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:
Condition: Fair/Poor. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage — significant chipping, tears, and wear to the dust jacket edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings noted. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in Australian ornithology, The Lyrebirds of Sherbrooke presents a comprehensive scientific study of one of Australia's most iconic and extraordinary birds — the lyrebird — within the Sherbrooke Forest of Victoria. Written by L. H. Smith, M.Sc., D.Phil. (Oxon.), this authoritative volume draws on years of meticulous field observation to chronicle the behaviour, biology, and ecology of these remarkable creatures, renowned for their astonishing mimicry and elaborate courtship displays. Smith details the social structure, breeding habits, and territorial patterns of the lyrebird population with the precision of a trained naturalist, making this an indispensable reference for ornithologists and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Published by Georgian House, Melbourne, as an Australasian Society Publication, the work stands as a distinguished contribution to the study of Australian native fauna and a testament to the rich biodiversity of the Dandenong Ranges.
Author: L. H. Smith
Format: Hardback
Published: 1951, Georgian House, Melbourne
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair/Poor. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage — significant chipping, tears, and wear to the dust jacket edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings noted. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in Australian ornithology, The Lyrebirds of Sherbrooke presents a comprehensive scientific study of one of Australia's most iconic and extraordinary birds — the lyrebird — within the Sherbrooke Forest of Victoria. Written by L. H. Smith, M.Sc., D.Phil. (Oxon.), this authoritative volume draws on years of meticulous field observation to chronicle the behaviour, biology, and ecology of these remarkable creatures, renowned for their astonishing mimicry and elaborate courtship displays. Smith details the social structure, breeding habits, and territorial patterns of the lyrebird population with the precision of a trained naturalist, making this an indispensable reference for ornithologists and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Published by Georgian House, Melbourne, as an Australasian Society Publication, the work stands as a distinguished contribution to the study of Australian native fauna and a testament to the rich biodiversity of the Dandenong Ranges.