Birds Of Australian Gardens: Paintings By Peter Trusler
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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A stunning marriage of science and art, Birds of Australian Gardens presents the vibrant avian life that graces the backyards and green spaces of Australia through the masterful brushwork of acclaimed wildlife painter Peter Trusler. Authors Tess Kloot and Ellen M. McCulloch provide richly detailed text that chronicles the habits, habitats, and behaviours of the most beloved garden bird species found across the continent — from the cheerful Willie Wagtail to the industrious Grey Fantail — making this volume as informative as it is visually arresting. The book functions as both a celebration of Australia's unique biodiversity and a practical guide for the everyday nature lover, bridging the gap between ornithological reference and fine art publication. Peter Trusler's paintings, long regarded as benchmarks of Australian wildlife illustration, render each species with a naturalist's precision and an artist's sensitivity, capturing the fleeting intimacy of birds in their domestic environments. The text complements each plate with authoritative yet accessible prose, illustrating the ecological relationships between these birds and the garden ecosystems they inhabit. Whether you are a seasoned birdwatcher, a passionate gardener, or simply an admirer of Australian natural heritage, this volume promises to deepen your appreciation of the remarkable wildlife living just beyond your doorstep.
Author: Tess Kloot, Ellen M. Mcculloch
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Rigby
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A stunning marriage of science and art, Birds of Australian Gardens presents the vibrant avian life that graces the backyards and green spaces of Australia through the masterful brushwork of acclaimed wildlife painter Peter Trusler. Authors Tess Kloot and Ellen M. McCulloch provide richly detailed text that chronicles the habits, habitats, and behaviours of the most beloved garden bird species found across the continent — from the cheerful Willie Wagtail to the industrious Grey Fantail — making this volume as informative as it is visually arresting. The book functions as both a celebration of Australia's unique biodiversity and a practical guide for the everyday nature lover, bridging the gap between ornithological reference and fine art publication. Peter Trusler's paintings, long regarded as benchmarks of Australian wildlife illustration, render each species with a naturalist's precision and an artist's sensitivity, capturing the fleeting intimacy of birds in their domestic environments. The text complements each plate with authoritative yet accessible prose, illustrating the ecological relationships between these birds and the garden ecosystems they inhabit. Whether you are a seasoned birdwatcher, a passionate gardener, or simply an admirer of Australian natural heritage, this volume promises to deepen your appreciation of the remarkable wildlife living just beyond your doorstep.