A compact and up-to-date photographic guide to Australia's birds from the author of Birdscaping Australian Gardens
.This book is the
most up-to-date guide to Australian birds available. Written in
everyday language, with
crisp, brilliant digital images taken in the wild, this authoritative guide includes-
*The first entry and photograph of the previously believed extinct
Night Parrot
*The recently recognised as a full specie
Lesser Sooty Owl
*The
Thick-billed Grasswren
*All seven species of
Quail-thrush
*The
Paperbark Flycatcher
*Rare photographs of the male
Superb Lyrebird in courtship display
*The
Bustard in courtship plumage
*The male
Magnificent Riflebird in its courtship dance
*The first photograph of a nesting colony of
Australian Swiftlets taken in a deep, dark cave in tropical Queensland
... and much more.Beyond a field guide, this book is divided into
27 chapters, with each chapter opening with fascinating background information.
The easily accessible information on each bird includes- common and scientific names; size; description; behaviour; preferred habitat; feeding habits; voice; status; and breeding.
Distribution maps are arranged next to the photographic illustrations of the bird. A
binocular icon indicates
'hot spots' to find particular birds.
All wild birds that have been regularly recorded on the
Australian mainland,
Tasmania and
offshore continental islands and oceans, including sub-species where the differences are recognisable in the field, have been included and photographed.
Features over
1400 photographs by some of Australia's best wildlife photographers, including Colin Cock, Michael Schmid, Eric Sohn Joo Tan, Duade Patton, John Anderson, Alwyn Simple, Peter Jacobs, Andrew Bell, Tony Ashton, Nolan Caldwell, Chris Wiley, Maureen Goninan, Marlene Lyelle and George Adams to name but a few.
Whether you're a
beginner just starting to explore the world of avian wonders, or a seasoned '
birdo' with years of field experience, this book promises to be a treasured resource that will be enjoyed by all.
