Rare And Vanishing 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:
Condition: Good. Jacket:Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good, slight yellowing to edges. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm.
A landmark work in Australian ornithology, Rare and Vanishing Australian Birds presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the bird species most at risk of extinction across the Australian continent. Peter Slater, one of Australia's most respected ornithologists and wildlife artists, chronicles the decline of these vulnerable species, detailing the environmental pressures, habitat destruction, and human activity that threaten their survival. Each entry combines rigorous scientific observation with vivid, accessible prose, making this an indispensable reference for both serious researchers and passionate birdwatching enthusiasts. The work stands as both a conservation warning and a celebration of Australia's extraordinary and irreplaceable avian biodiversity.
Author: Peter Slater
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Rigby
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket:Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good, slight yellowing to edges. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm.
A landmark work in Australian ornithology, Rare and Vanishing Australian Birds presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the bird species most at risk of extinction across the Australian continent. Peter Slater, one of Australia's most respected ornithologists and wildlife artists, chronicles the decline of these vulnerable species, detailing the environmental pressures, habitat destruction, and human activity that threaten their survival. Each entry combines rigorous scientific observation with vivid, accessible prose, making this an indispensable reference for both serious researchers and passionate birdwatching enthusiasts. The work stands as both a conservation warning and a celebration of Australia's extraordinary and irreplaceable avian biodiversity.