{"product_id":"complete-guide-to-australian-birds","title":"Complete Guide to Australian Birds","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA compact and up-to-date photographic guide to Australia's birds from the author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirdscaping Australian Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis book is the \u003cb\u003emost up-to-date \u003c\/b\u003eguide to Australian birds available. Written in \u003cb\u003eeveryday language\u003c\/b\u003e, with \u003cb\u003ecrisp, brilliant digital images\u003c\/b\u003e taken in the wild, this authoritative guide includes-\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*The first entry and photograph of the previously believed extinct\u003cb\u003e Night Parrot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*The recently recognised as a full specie \u003cb\u003eLesser Sooty Owl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*The\u003cb\u003e Thick-billed Grasswren\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*All seven species of \u003cb\u003eQuail-thrush\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*The \u003cb\u003ePaperbark Flycatcher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*Rare photographs of the male \u003cb\u003eSuperb Lyrebird \u003c\/b\u003ein courtship display\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*The \u003cb\u003eBustard \u003c\/b\u003ein courtship plumage\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*The male \u003cb\u003eMagnificent Riflebird\u003c\/b\u003e in its courtship dance\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*The first photograph of a nesting colony of \u003cb\u003eAustralian Swiftlets\u003c\/b\u003e taken in a deep, dark cave in tropical Queensland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e... and much more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBeyond a field guide\u003c\/i\u003e, this book is divided into\u003cb\u003e 27 chapters\u003c\/b\u003e, with each chapter opening with fascinating background information.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe easily accessible information on each bird includes- \u003c\/b\u003ecommon and scientific names; size; description; behaviour; preferred habitat; feeding habits; voice; status; and breeding.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistribution maps\u003c\/b\u003e are arranged next to the photographic illustrations of the bird. A \u003cb\u003ebinocular icon\u003c\/b\u003e indicates \u003cb\u003e'hot spots' \u003c\/b\u003eto find particular birds.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAll wild birds that have been regularly recorded on the \u003cb\u003eAustralian mainland\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eTasmania \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eoffshore continental islands and oceans\u003c\/b\u003e, including sub-species where the differences are recognisable in the field, have been included and photographed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nFeatures over\u003cb\u003e 1400 photographs\u003c\/b\u003e by some of Australia's best wildlife photographers, including Colin Cock, Michael Schmid, Eric Sohn Joo Tan, Duade Patton, John Anderson, Alwyn Simple, Peter Jacobs, Andrew Bell, Tony Ashton, Nolan Caldwell, Chris Wiley, Maureen Goninan, Marlene Lyelle and George Adams to name but a few.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWhether you're a \u003cb\u003ebeginner \u003c\/b\u003ejust starting to explore the world of avian wonders, or a seasoned '\u003cb\u003ebirdo\u003c\/b\u003e' with years of field experience, this book promises to be a treasured resource that will be enjoyed by all.","brand":"PRH Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46491823046853,"sku":"9780143787082","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/3343\/4309\/files\/91nDT6mscQL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785651315","url":"https:\/\/maritimeandtravelbookshop.com.au\/products\/complete-guide-to-australian-birds","provider":"MARITIME \u0026 TRAVEL BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}