Birds Of Victoria
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
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark publication from the National Museum of Victoria, Birds of Victoria stands as an authoritative field reference written by Allan McEvey, the Museum's Curator of Birds. The work presents a comprehensive account of Victoria's rich avifauna, grounding its study in the state's distinctive geology, physiography, and climate — from the elevated Dividing Range to the southern coastal waters — to illustrate how geography shapes the distribution and habitats of Australian bird species. McEvey's meticulous scholarship argues that an understanding of Victoria's varied vegetation types, ranging from dense forests to open woodlands, is inseparable from a true appreciation of its birdlife. Rooted in scientific rigour yet accessible in its prose, this volume chronicles the interplay between environment and species, drawing distinctions between European and Bassian zoological zones as reflected in the birds of the state. An indispensable resource for ornithologists, naturalists, and anyone captivated by the remarkable diversity of Australian wildlife, this title leaves one wondering just how many species remain hidden within Victoria's wild landscapes.
Author: Allan Mcevey
Format: Paperback
Published: 1966, National Museum of Victoria
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark publication from the National Museum of Victoria, Birds of Victoria stands as an authoritative field reference written by Allan McEvey, the Museum's Curator of Birds. The work presents a comprehensive account of Victoria's rich avifauna, grounding its study in the state's distinctive geology, physiography, and climate — from the elevated Dividing Range to the southern coastal waters — to illustrate how geography shapes the distribution and habitats of Australian bird species. McEvey's meticulous scholarship argues that an understanding of Victoria's varied vegetation types, ranging from dense forests to open woodlands, is inseparable from a true appreciation of its birdlife. Rooted in scientific rigour yet accessible in its prose, this volume chronicles the interplay between environment and species, drawing distinctions between European and Bassian zoological zones as reflected in the birds of the state. An indispensable resource for ornithologists, naturalists, and anyone captivated by the remarkable diversity of Australian wildlife, this title leaves one wondering just how many species remain hidden within Victoria's wild landscapes.