The Compact Australian Bird Guide

Name: The Compact Australian Bird Guide
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486312245
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Peter Menkhorst and Rohan Clarke and Peter Marsack and Kim Franklin and Danny Rogers and Jeff Davies

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Summary

The Compact Australian Bird Guide offers a comprehensive overview of Australia's diverse birdlife, providing detailed descriptions, illustrations, and distribution maps for easy identification. It focuses on both common and rare species across various habitats and is a practical resource for birdwatching enthusiasts of all levels. Perfectly compact for field use, it emphasises quick and accurate recognition of Australia's vibrant avian fauna.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for birdwatching and appreciating Australia’s diverse avian life. With its detailed illustrations and user-friendly format, the guide is perfect for both novice and experienced bird enthusiasts keen to explore the natural beauty of Australia's birds.

The essential quick identification guide, based on the award-winning The Australian Bird Guide.

Description

The Compact Australian Bird Guide is an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated quick identification guide to all bird species regularly occurring in Australia. The content has been carefully designed to provide the reader with key information to enable rapid identification of a bird, in a convenient form.

Based on the award-winning The Australian Bird Guide, this compact format features over 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas.

The Compact Australian Bird Guide will appeal to both the beginner and experienced birdwatcher, and includes up-to-date species descriptions, distribution maps, illustrations and quick guide comparison pages for major groups. Ideal for your next holiday, field trip or simply to use in your own backyard.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Compact Australian Bird Guide is praised for its reliability, accessibility, and ease of use, making it an essential tool for bird enthusiasts of all levels. The guide balances comprehensive information with a concise format, featuring beautiful illustrations and a straightforward layout. It's highly recommended as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced birdwatchers to enhance their appreciation and understanding of Australia's diverse birdlife.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486312245

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 385g

Pages: 264

Collections

Danny Rogers Education & Reference Jeff Davies Kim Franklin Non-Fiction Peter Marsack Peter Menkhorst Rohan Clarke Science & Nature

About the Author

Jeff Davies is an Australian artist with a focus on portraits of Australian birds and their environments. Peter Menkhorst is a zoologist at the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, Victoria. Danny Rogers is an ecologist at the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, Victoria. Rohan Clarke is a lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University. Peter Marsack is an award-winning artist based in Canberra. Kim Franklin is an artist and illustrator who has exhibited worldwide.