Birds Of Australia: A Summary Of Information
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: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
For any naturalist, birdwatcher, or lover of the Australian wilderness, Birds of Australia: A Summary of Information stands as an authoritative and comprehensive reference work, chronicling the remarkable diversity of avian life across one of the world's most ecologically unique continents. J. D. Macdonald, a seasoned ornithologist with prior works spanning Bird Biology, Birds of Britain, and Ornithology of Western South Africa, presents a meticulously compiled summary of the Australian continent's rich birdlife, covering identification, distribution, and behaviour with the precision of a dedicated scientist. With contributions from D. L. Serventy and vivid illustrations by Peter Slater, the text is enriched by some of the finest ornithological minds of the era, making it as visually compelling as it is scientifically rigorous. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and academic research, this volume argues that Australia's bird fauna — shaped by millions of years of isolation — represents one of the most extraordinary case studies in evolutionary biology anywhere on Earth. Macdonald's authoritative prose balances scientific detail with an accessibility that appeals to both the specialist and the engaged amateur, while Slater's illustrations breathe life into each species described. Whether you are a dedicated ornithologist or simply curious about the creatures that define the Australian landscape, this landmark work will leave you with a profound new appreciation for the continent's feathered inhabitants.
Author: J. D. Macdonald
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, A. H. & A. W. Reed
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
For any naturalist, birdwatcher, or lover of the Australian wilderness, Birds of Australia: A Summary of Information stands as an authoritative and comprehensive reference work, chronicling the remarkable diversity of avian life across one of the world's most ecologically unique continents. J. D. Macdonald, a seasoned ornithologist with prior works spanning Bird Biology, Birds of Britain, and Ornithology of Western South Africa, presents a meticulously compiled summary of the Australian continent's rich birdlife, covering identification, distribution, and behaviour with the precision of a dedicated scientist. With contributions from D. L. Serventy and vivid illustrations by Peter Slater, the text is enriched by some of the finest ornithological minds of the era, making it as visually compelling as it is scientifically rigorous. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and academic research, this volume argues that Australia's bird fauna — shaped by millions of years of isolation — represents one of the most extraordinary case studies in evolutionary biology anywhere on Earth. Macdonald's authoritative prose balances scientific detail with an accessibility that appeals to both the specialist and the engaged amateur, while Slater's illustrations breathe life into each species described. Whether you are a dedicated ornithologist or simply curious about the creatures that define the Australian landscape, this landmark work will leave you with a profound new appreciation for the continent's feathered inhabitants.