A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Australia
Published on 28. November 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-912081-61-5 (ISBN)
Description
This easy-to-use identification guide to 280 bird species in Australia, including the most commonly seen and rare endemic species, is perfect for resident and visitor alike.
High quality photographs from one of Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat.
The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites for viewing the listed species.
Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status.
High quality photographs from one of Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat.
The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites for viewing the listed species.
Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
260 colour photograhs
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 128 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-912081-61-5 (9781912081615)
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Person
Dean Ingwersen has worked in various conservation roles at BirdLife Australia, and currently manages their Woodland Birds for Biodiversity project. He believes that quality photography of the natural environment is one of the strongest ways to engage the community in conservation and sustainability. Dean has had his photos published nationally and internationally, he's been awarded by the ANZANG photography competition and contributes regularly to Australian Birdlife.