What Bird Is That?: A Guide To The Birds Of Australia
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
Few questions spark as much wonder in the Australian bush as the one posed by this landmark volume — what bird is that? First published in 1931 and long regarded as the definitive field companion for birdwatchers across the continent, Neville W. Cayley's What Bird Is That? presents a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide to Australia's extraordinary avian fauna. Revised and enlarged by A.H. Chisholm, E.A. Hindwood, and A.R. McGill, this abridged edition — prepared by Peter Roberts — distils the essential knowledge needed to identify hundreds of species, from the iconic kookaburra to the elusive lyrebird, making it an indispensable reference for both the novice naturalist and the seasoned ornithologist. Cayley's work stands as a cornerstone of Australian natural history publishing, celebrated not only for its scientific rigour but also for the author's own illustrations, which bring the vivid plumage and character of each species to life with striking accuracy. The guide chronicles the rich diversity of Australia's birdlife with an authority and warmth that has captivated generations of readers, cementing its place as a beloved classic of the genre. Whether you are scanning the treetops of a rainforest or watching a shoreline at dusk, this guide will forever change the way you look at the sky above.
Author: Neville W. Cayley
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few questions spark as much wonder in the Australian bush as the one posed by this landmark volume — what bird is that? First published in 1931 and long regarded as the definitive field companion for birdwatchers across the continent, Neville W. Cayley's What Bird Is That? presents a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide to Australia's extraordinary avian fauna. Revised and enlarged by A.H. Chisholm, E.A. Hindwood, and A.R. McGill, this abridged edition — prepared by Peter Roberts — distils the essential knowledge needed to identify hundreds of species, from the iconic kookaburra to the elusive lyrebird, making it an indispensable reference for both the novice naturalist and the seasoned ornithologist. Cayley's work stands as a cornerstone of Australian natural history publishing, celebrated not only for its scientific rigour but also for the author's own illustrations, which bring the vivid plumage and character of each species to life with striking accuracy. The guide chronicles the rich diversity of Australia's birdlife with an authority and warmth that has captivated generations of readers, cementing its place as a beloved classic of the genre. Whether you are scanning the treetops of a rainforest or watching a shoreline at dusk, this guide will forever change the way you look at the sky above.