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Discover the definitive guide to Australia’s unique avian wildlife with this meticulously updated second edition. Featuring over 700 species, the Reader's Digest Complete Book of Australian Birds serves as the ultimate authority for both the enthusiastic amateur and the seasoned ornithologist. This comprehensive volume provides unparalleled insight into the habits, biology, and distribution of birds across the continent.
Readers will find expansive, fully revised entries for every species, supported by 745 breathtaking colour photographs sourced from the National Photographic Index of Australian Birds. Beyond simple identification, the book explores the fascinating life of birds, offering detailed sections on physiology, courtship rituals, nesting methods, and migratory patterns. With 654 newly updated distribution maps and expert commentary from the CSIRO’s Division of Wildlife and Rangelands Research, this book provides essential knowledge for anyone passionate about our natural landscape. Whether you are observing birds in your backyard or seeking to understand the evolutionary history of these remarkable creatures, this indispensable reference work brings the beauty and complexity of Australian birdlife into sharp, vivid focus.
Used (good, see images, minor dust jacket wear, handwritten dedication, and sticker on initial page) Hardcover ISBN 0949819999
