Kookaburras
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few birds have captured the imagination of the Australian bush quite like the kookaburra — and Kookaburras by Veronica A. Parry stands as the definitive scientific and natural history account of this iconic kingfisher family. Parry chronicles the biology, behaviour, and ecology of all known kookaburra species, drawing on meticulous fieldwork and research to present a comprehensive portrait of these remarkable birds in their native Australasian habitats. From their extraordinary vocalizations — the legendary laughing call that has become synonymous with the Australian wilderness — to their complex social structures and breeding habits, the book illuminates every facet of kookaburra life with authority and precision. Parry's writing is both rigorous and accessible, bridging the gap between serious ornithological scholarship and the engaged general reader with a passion for natural history. The work sits within a distinguished tradition of species monographs that treat their subject with the depth and respect it deserves, and its publication by Taplinger brought this uniquely Australian subject to an international audience. Whether you are a dedicated ornithologist, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply captivated by the creatures of the Southern Hemisphere, this volume raises a compelling question: how much do we truly understand about the birds whose laughter has echoed through the eucalyptus forests for millennia?
Author: Veronica A. Parry
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Taplinger Publishing Company
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few birds have captured the imagination of the Australian bush quite like the kookaburra — and Kookaburras by Veronica A. Parry stands as the definitive scientific and natural history account of this iconic kingfisher family. Parry chronicles the biology, behaviour, and ecology of all known kookaburra species, drawing on meticulous fieldwork and research to present a comprehensive portrait of these remarkable birds in their native Australasian habitats. From their extraordinary vocalizations — the legendary laughing call that has become synonymous with the Australian wilderness — to their complex social structures and breeding habits, the book illuminates every facet of kookaburra life with authority and precision. Parry's writing is both rigorous and accessible, bridging the gap between serious ornithological scholarship and the engaged general reader with a passion for natural history. The work sits within a distinguished tradition of species monographs that treat their subject with the depth and respect it deserves, and its publication by Taplinger brought this uniquely Australian subject to an international audience. Whether you are a dedicated ornithologist, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply captivated by the creatures of the Southern Hemisphere, this volume raises a compelling question: how much do we truly understand about the birds whose laughter has echoed through the eucalyptus forests for millennia?