Field Guide to the Birds of Australia (Helm Field Guides) (Paperback)

~ Ken Simpson (Author), Nicolas Day (Author)

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Product Description

Australia has a remarkable avifauna. Of the 760 species, around 240 are endemic, making this country second only to New Guinea in terms of avian endemism. This field guide, now in its seventh edition, has long been the standard reference for the birds of Australia, and this edition has been extensively revised and updated. There are 20 new plates, and a new distribution map for each species showing subspecies distribution where appropriate. Over 1000 black and white illustrations, many new or redrawn, illustrate behaviours, flight silhouettes, detailed comparisons between related species and other useful identification pointers. This classic work has sold over 400,000 copies in its lifetime, and remains the definitive guide for this country.

About the Author

Ken Simpson is an experienced zoologist with a particular interest in Australian wildlife. His other books include Birdwatching in Australia and New Zealand, and Birds in Bass Strait. Nicolas Day has been a wildlife artist since 1977 and his artwork has featured in several field guides. He also conducts natural history art classes around Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers Ltd; 7th edition (June 7, 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0713669829
• ISBN-13: 978-0713669824
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Non Fiction, September 2, 2007

By	Blue Tyson "- http://freesf.blogspot.com" - See all my reviews

A large size and scale reference work about the avian life of our country. It does also include a section about the blow-ins and transients that appear from time to time, so that is helpful. Broken down by family, this reference book is an excellent guide, and has worked for me many times. Well worth it.