Some Australian Birds
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: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A charming and informative guide to the rich avian life of Australia, Some Australian Birds presents a curated collection of native bird species drawn from across the continent's diverse ecosystems. Published as a community resource by the Bank of New South Wales — trading as The Wales — this illustrated booklet introduces readers to the remarkable variety of birds that call Australia home, from the iconic laughing kookaburra depicted on its cover to the many other spectacular species that populate the bush, wetlands, and coastlines of this unique land. Written in an accessible and engaging tone, it chronicles the key characteristics, habitats, and behaviours of each featured species, making it an ideal reference for both curious beginners and enthusiastic birdwatchers alike. A product of mid-twentieth-century Australia's growing interest in natural history and conservation education, this booklet reflects a period when corporate institutions took pride in sponsoring cultural and educational publications for the wider public. The illustrative tradition it represents — pairing scientific detail with artistic renderings of wildlife — sits proudly within the broader legacy of Australian natural history documentation, echoing the work of celebrated ornithologists and illustrators who sought to capture the nation's extraordinary biodiversity. Whether you are a collector of Australiana, a student of natural history, or simply captivated by the birds of the bush, this rare little volume offers a window into a world teeming with colour, song, and wonder.
Author: A.H. Chisholm. Editor.
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A charming and informative guide to the rich avian life of Australia, Some Australian Birds presents a curated collection of native bird species drawn from across the continent's diverse ecosystems. Published as a community resource by the Bank of New South Wales — trading as The Wales — this illustrated booklet introduces readers to the remarkable variety of birds that call Australia home, from the iconic laughing kookaburra depicted on its cover to the many other spectacular species that populate the bush, wetlands, and coastlines of this unique land. Written in an accessible and engaging tone, it chronicles the key characteristics, habitats, and behaviours of each featured species, making it an ideal reference for both curious beginners and enthusiastic birdwatchers alike. A product of mid-twentieth-century Australia's growing interest in natural history and conservation education, this booklet reflects a period when corporate institutions took pride in sponsoring cultural and educational publications for the wider public. The illustrative tradition it represents — pairing scientific detail with artistic renderings of wildlife — sits proudly within the broader legacy of Australian natural history documentation, echoing the work of celebrated ornithologists and illustrators who sought to capture the nation's extraordinary biodiversity. Whether you are a collector of Australiana, a student of natural history, or simply captivated by the birds of the bush, this rare little volume offers a window into a world teeming with colour, song, and wonder.