Birds Of Australian Gardens
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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A celebration of the vivid, extraordinary world perched just outside the back door, Birds of Australian Gardens presents a richly illustrated guide to the remarkable avian species that inhabit the gardens, parks, and green spaces of Australia. With authoritative text by Tess Kloot and Ellen M. McCulloch, paired with stunning paintings by renowned wildlife artist Peter Trusler, the book chronicles a wide array of garden birds — from the bold and melodious to the shy and elusive — offering detailed insight into their habits, habitats, and identifying characteristics. More than a field guide, this work stands as a testament to Australia's extraordinary biodiversity, arguing for a deeper appreciation of the natural world that thrives alongside everyday suburban life. Trusler's exquisitely detailed paintings elevate each entry, rendering every feather and posture with scientific precision and artistic grace, while Kloot and McCulloch's prose balances accessibility with genuine ornithological depth. Whether you are an experienced birdwatcher or a curious newcomer pausing to wonder at a flash of colour in the garden, this title will leave you viewing your own backyard as a world of endless, breathtaking discovery.
Author: Tess Kloot & Ellen M. Mcculloch
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Rigby.
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A celebration of the vivid, extraordinary world perched just outside the back door, Birds of Australian Gardens presents a richly illustrated guide to the remarkable avian species that inhabit the gardens, parks, and green spaces of Australia. With authoritative text by Tess Kloot and Ellen M. McCulloch, paired with stunning paintings by renowned wildlife artist Peter Trusler, the book chronicles a wide array of garden birds — from the bold and melodious to the shy and elusive — offering detailed insight into their habits, habitats, and identifying characteristics. More than a field guide, this work stands as a testament to Australia's extraordinary biodiversity, arguing for a deeper appreciation of the natural world that thrives alongside everyday suburban life. Trusler's exquisitely detailed paintings elevate each entry, rendering every feather and posture with scientific precision and artistic grace, while Kloot and McCulloch's prose balances accessibility with genuine ornithological depth. Whether you are an experienced birdwatcher or a curious newcomer pausing to wonder at a flash of colour in the garden, this title will leave you viewing your own backyard as a world of endless, breathtaking discovery.