Australian Honeyeaters
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: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Few bird families are as intimately woven into the Australian landscape as the honeyeaters, and Australian Honeyeaters by Brigadier Hugh R. Officer stands as a definitive guide to these remarkable creatures. This authoritative natural history work chronicles the diverse species of honeyeaters found across the Australian continent, presenting detailed observations of their behaviours, habitats, and distinctive physical characteristics. Accompanied by illustrations from Peg Maltby and a map by Alex Stirling, the text combines scientific rigour with an accessible clarity that appeals to both the dedicated ornithologist and the enthusiastic amateur birdwatcher. Published by The Bird Observers Club of Melbourne, this volume reflects a proud tradition of citizen science and passionate field observation that has long defined Australian natural history writing. Officer's meticulous approach instructs the reader in the art of identification while simultaneously conveying a deep reverence for the ecological roles these nectar-feeding birds play in pollination and the health of native flora. A work of enduring significance to anyone captivated by Australia's extraordinary avian life, it leaves one wondering just how many honeyeaters remain hidden in the bush, still waiting to be discovered.
Author: Brigadier Hugh R. Officer
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, The Bird Observers Club, Melbourne
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Few bird families are as intimately woven into the Australian landscape as the honeyeaters, and Australian Honeyeaters by Brigadier Hugh R. Officer stands as a definitive guide to these remarkable creatures. This authoritative natural history work chronicles the diverse species of honeyeaters found across the Australian continent, presenting detailed observations of their behaviours, habitats, and distinctive physical characteristics. Accompanied by illustrations from Peg Maltby and a map by Alex Stirling, the text combines scientific rigour with an accessible clarity that appeals to both the dedicated ornithologist and the enthusiastic amateur birdwatcher. Published by The Bird Observers Club of Melbourne, this volume reflects a proud tradition of citizen science and passionate field observation that has long defined Australian natural history writing. Officer's meticulous approach instructs the reader in the art of identification while simultaneously conveying a deep reverence for the ecological roles these nectar-feeding birds play in pollination and the health of native flora. A work of enduring significance to anyone captivated by Australia's extraordinary avian life, it leaves one wondering just how many honeyeaters remain hidden in the bush, still waiting to be discovered.