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The field guide to the birds of Australia , Eight edition (Pizzey)by Graham Pizzey and Frank Knight, this edition edited by Peter Menkhorst
This edition published in 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers, colour illustrations, stiff gatefold cover, 580 pages
Price $A45.00 plus $A12 postage within Australia [up to 3 kg], overseas postage please request a quote
ISBN 9780207199356 |
First published in 1980 after years of field study and intensive research, this eighth edition covers 820 species including 46 newly recorded or recently described species.
The new visual index allows rapid determination of the relevant bird group, and the 2500 superb illustration feature large, clear and accurate individual bird portraits. The distribution maps based on the most recent bird atlas data.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Preface to eighth edition
Introduction
Colours and field markings
Recognising birds by habits and behaviour
Approaching birds
Using binoculars and spotting scopes
Observing a bird’s features
Bird migration
Abbreviations
Key to distribution maps
The field guide [pages 16- 531]
Classifying and naming Australian birds
Family introductions
Glossary
Further reading
Birdwatching organisations within Australia
Index of scientific names
Index of common names