Australian Birds: Popular Edition
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
For anyone captivated by the extraordinary diversity of Australia's avian wildlife, Australian Birds by Robin Hill stands as an authoritative and visually magnificent testament to the continent's most spectacular natural inhabitants. This popular edition chronicles a sweeping range of Australia's native bird species, presenting each with the meticulous detail and artistic sensitivity that Hill, a celebrated wildlife artist and naturalist, was renowned for. Graced with a foreword by H.R.H. The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the work carries both royal endorsement and scientific credibility, positioning it as a landmark publication in the field of ornithology. Hill's illustrations are not mere depictions — they are intimate portraits that capture the posture, plumage, and personality of each species with breathtaking accuracy, bridging the gap between fine art and natural science. The book argues, through image and prose alike, that understanding Australia's birdlife is inseparable from understanding the continent's unique ecological identity. Whether consulted as a field reference or savoured as a work of natural art, this edition leaves the reader wondering how many of these magnificent creatures still grace the skies above the ancient Australian landscape.
Author: Robin Hill
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Nelson
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For anyone captivated by the extraordinary diversity of Australia's avian wildlife, Australian Birds by Robin Hill stands as an authoritative and visually magnificent testament to the continent's most spectacular natural inhabitants. This popular edition chronicles a sweeping range of Australia's native bird species, presenting each with the meticulous detail and artistic sensitivity that Hill, a celebrated wildlife artist and naturalist, was renowned for. Graced with a foreword by H.R.H. The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the work carries both royal endorsement and scientific credibility, positioning it as a landmark publication in the field of ornithology. Hill's illustrations are not mere depictions — they are intimate portraits that capture the posture, plumage, and personality of each species with breathtaking accuracy, bridging the gap between fine art and natural science. The book argues, through image and prose alike, that understanding Australia's birdlife is inseparable from understanding the continent's unique ecological identity. Whether consulted as a field reference or savoured as a work of natural art, this edition leaves the reader wondering how many of these magnificent creatures still grace the skies above the ancient Australian landscape.