Field Guide to Birds of Australia - Softcover

Graham Pizzey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0207199353 ISBN 13: 9780207199356

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

The definitive and most respected guide to Australian bird identification. First published in 1980, Graham Pizzey's field guide combines a depth and breadth of knowledge with beautiful, full-colour illustrations by Frank Knight. This 8th edition was updated and revised by scientific editor Peter Menkhorst, and includes 46 newly recorded or recently described species, plus essential information on 820 species of birds, with 250 full-colour plates, including more than 2500 individual portraits specially painted for this book, and 750 distribution maps. Field marks are highlighted in the text to help birdwatchers distinguish between similar species and full details of the nesting habits, voice characteristics, habitats and range for every species make this a must for both experts and amateurs.

About this title

Synopsis

First published in 1980, Graham Pizzey's Field Guide to Australian Birds combines a depth and breadth of knowledge with beautiful, fulla??colour illustrations and a clear writing style. The result is a definitive and internationally acclaimed guide to Australian birdlife. Now fully updated and revised by editor Peter Menkhorst, Pizzey's guide contains essential information on 778 species of birds, with 250 fulla??colour plates, including more than 2500 individual portraits specially painted for this book, and 700 distribution maps. Field marks are highlighted in the text to help birdwatchers distinguish between similar species and full details of the nesting habits, voice characteristics, habitats and range for every species make this a must for both experts and amateurs.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0207199353
• ISBN 13: 9780207199356
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Frank Knight
• Number of pages: 592