Colour illustrations
448 pages
Publisher:
Steve Parish Publishing
Written and illustrated by bird expert, Michael Morcombe, this is the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds published. Simple, clear design links text and paintings; unique system of organisation of information; includes breeding section; and maps define variances in ranges and subspecies. It covers 850 species; includes breeding section; 3500 paintings and 800 maps.
3,400 pictures of 850 species from Australian mainland, Tasmania and island territories
essential information on these species
unique illustrated section on nests and eggs for species that breed in Australia
QuickFind system of colour tags gives easy reference to groups of bird families
graduated colour distribution maps
the most detailed descriptions of birdsong ever published in a guide
key identification features of each species are placed beside its illustrations
comprehensive introduction to the book’s features and basic birding terms