... years ago. They include the moas of New Zealand and the elephant birds of Madagascar, the dromornithids of Australia, the terror birds of South America, the gastornithids of Laurasia, and Gargantuavis from Europe. Their ...
... in and around Ooldeah, as the great railway progressed from South Australia across to Western Australia, and in doing so looks at animal and bird life and the unique geographical feature of the Plain. Bolam studied ...
... up-to-date guide to bird watching sites in Australia on the market. Detailing ... Australia's wildlife. Chriss images have been used to study the movements and population trends of endangered animals, including the Southern ...
... photographic field guide to the region's wildlife, many of which occur throughout south-eastern Australia. It covers all the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region, including on land and in ...
... , from Darwin south to Katherine and Kununurra, including Kakadu, Litchfield, Nitmiluk and Gregory national parks About the Author Nick Leseberg is a native of Australia and a guide for Tropical Birding, which organizes ...
... a well-regarded tutor throughout Australia and New Zealand at Textile Forums and McGregor Schools (University of Southern Queensland) tutoring her developed techniques revolving around birds and their habitats, the wider ...
... throughout North America for the past twenty-five years. Birding travels, photography, and field projects have taken him to Central and South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Arctic, and across North America. He has ...
... eight geographical chapters, Bird Planet takes readers on a voyage around the world and through Laman's career, covering Southeast Asia, Japan, North America, Africa, South America, New Guinea, Australia and Antarctica ...
... years as Honorary Associate in Herpetology at the South Australian Museum was appointed Curator Emeritus. Frank ... illustrate the best-selling Field Guide to the Birds of Australia . Since then he has illustrated a series ...
... born in the UK, Simon Nevill has spent most of his life in Australia and the last 50 years watching, studying and photographing birds. He ran bird tours for over 20 years, taking clients overseas and to every state in ...
... taxonomic 'splits' or had been recorded there for the first time. This comprehensive field guide to the birds of South-East Asia covers all of the 1,327 species recorded in the region and each has been fully illustrated ...
... and reference, Where to Watch Birds in South America is designed to help the avid birder and the general wildlife enthusiast organize eventful journeys throughout the richest continent for birds, where the species number ...
... more than 450 line drawings and 20 paintings illustrating typical members of each tribe. Grasses of South Australia provides easy-to-read, up-to-date and valuable information for everyone with an interest in grasses ...
... sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status. In this third edition many ...
... in 1984, Simpson & Day's Field Guide to the Birds of Australia has established itself as a premier reference for bird enthusiasts in Australia. This guide stands out for its comprehensive coverage and authoritative ...
... calls, clutch sizes and migration patterns are included as is a double-page spread on major bird sites throughout Australia. Author: DK. Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Science Biology, Life Sciences Zoology & Animal ...
... habitats as a key theme. Expands on Wescott and Porter's Life on the Rocky Shores of South-eastern Australia (VNPA, 2010) by including more species, a greater geographic range, more detailed species descriptions for the ...
... account of the tragic demise of the Paradise Parrot ends with this passionate exhortation- 'What are the bird-lovers of Australia going to do about this matter of vanishing Parrots? Surely it is a subject worthy of the ...
New Release February 2017 The birds found in Australia's bush, deserts and coastal regions, and even in its urban areas, provide an endless source of interest and entertainment, from noisy honeyeaters squabbling over ...
... migrant species found in Greater Southern Africa. Comprising South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, ... latest in the Helm Field Guide series, Birds of Greater Southern Africa describes all 1,170 regularly occurring species ...
... illustrated field guide to the birds of Greater Southern Africa The vast region of Greater Southern Africa--which includes Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe--is ...
... prey is easier than ever! This field guide features Southern birds of prey only - all of the hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures and owls found in the South. Organized for efficient use, the book offers fact-filled ...
... apprentice guides at a well-known guiding school in South Africa. Author: Jeff Williams. Format: Paperback Non- ... Sciences Zoology & Animal Sciences Zoology & Vertebrates Birds & Ornithology Nature & The Natural World ...
... one volume, this field guide brings a new dimension to bird identification in the region. It describes and illustrates all 958 bird species found in southern Africa, and an additional 17 species recorded from Antarctica ...
... covered include Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe, with Malawi ... volunteer work for the Southern African Frog Atlas Project and setting up the Swaziland Bird Club. Since returning ...
... covering January-December 2023. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and ...
... the highly colourful fruit-doves include some of the most beautiful of all birds. About the Authors Joseph M Forshaw is one of Australia's foremost ornithologists. Prior to his retirement, he held a senior position with ...
... to identify. This fully updated Third Edition of the popular and award-winning field guide Birds of Prey of Australia contains two sections: a field guide with distribution maps, detailed illustrations and information on ...
... to sit at home and read about the audacity of others who will fly across Australia's vast continent in the hope that one individual bird will still be there waiting for them when they arrive. Illustrated with beautiful ...
... of more than 350 species that includes 29 endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of southern Asia's most popular birding destination. This new field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list ...
... both experts and amateurs. First published in 1980, Graham Pizzey's Field Guide to the Birds of Australia combines a depth and breadth of knowledge with beautiful, full-colour illustrations by Frank Knight. Comprehensive ...
... diversity of birdlife, from parrots and penguins to emus and vibrant passerines. Birds of Australia covers all 714 species of resident birds and regularly occurring migrants and features more than 1,100 stunning colour ...
... book will be of value to anyone who wants to learn more about Australia's birds of prey, and will provide a useful reference for identifying soaring birds in the field, and also while trying to identify images from your ...
... Illinois, and southern Indiana. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It's followed by a "field ...
... sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and local and IUCN status. In this fourth ...
... , artwork and species accounts, reflecting current knowledge of the biology and distribution of Australia's birds. It features around 4700 specially commissioned colour illustrations of over 900 species, with particular ...
... of place, scale, perspective, contrast, mood and mystery. In For the love of birds, you'll get to know some of Australia's 830 species of birds in a series of beautiful and powerful images that will reconnect you with ...
... Hollands that in 1984 he wrote his first book, Eagles Hawks and Falcons of Australia . This magnificent new 444 page book is a lyrical account of these unique birds of prey - a culmination of his life's work. Each of the ...
... 's sparrow--can be found with ease during the appropriate season. "Birding South Carolina" provides detailed descriptions of forty premier birding locations across the state. For each location, detailed information is ...
... has written several books and scientific articles on Australia's wildlife. In 1999, Peter was the recipient of a Whitley Award from the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. Chris Farrell is a nature and landscape ...
... fits into a pocket and is printed on weatherproof material. The back cover features vegetation zones found in Australia. With 800 species of birds in the country, you need a program to identify the players. Australian ...
... has written several books and scientific articles on Australia's wildlife. In 1999, Peter was the recipient of a Whitley Award from the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. Chris Farrell is a nature and landscape ...
... also attract many visitors from Holland and elsewhere. The colour plates are based on the bestselling Birds of Northern South America, but many new images have been painted specially for this book. The authoritative text ...
... career as a photographer and author flourished with over forty titles, including renowned works like Birds of Australia. Encountering challenges in capturing perfect shots, he honed his skills in sketching and painting ...
A Glimpse into the Feathered Wonders Down Under A compact and up-to-date photographic guide to Australia's birds from the author of Birdscaping Australian Gardens . The Pinnacle of Avian Exploration This book is the most ...
... advice and suggestions for people wishing to feed wild birds in Australia from their own backyards and balconies. Millions of Australians feed wild birds in their gardens. Yet there is currently little information ...
... living in Lara, Victoria. He became an avid birder rather late in life and continues birding across Australia and writing about his experiences. Author: R Bruce Richardson. Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Arts ...
... only two grams, to the enormous wandering albatross, who can circumnavigate the Southern Ocean three times in a single year. From dancing birds of paradise, to fish-beguiling herons, fiery Adelie penguins and fruit ...
... . This is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich country in southern Europe. Author: Daniele Occhiato. Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Science Biology, Life Sciences ...
... places as unfamiliar as the Chonos Archipelago of southern Chile and the arid Sahel woodlands of northern ... Year (2011), with artist Peter Marsack, and Australian Bird Names: A Complete Guide (2013), with Jeannie Gray ...
... to create the first photographic collection of Australia collector cars. He set about capturing the ... . Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Nature & The Natural World Wildlife in General Wildlife & Birds & Birdwatching
... Colour offers a quick and easy way to identify southern Africa's most common birds based on first impression. Now in its fourth edition, this handy illustrated guide includes photographs in addition to the illustrations ...
... the first gay storylines to vivid and life-changing birding expeditions through Africa, Australia, the Americas, and the Himalayas. Better Living Through Birding recounts Cooper's journey through the wonderful world of ...
... backyard feeders yet often arrive from points far to the south. The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) works across the Americas with a goal to have birds routinely prioritized in all land-use and policy decision-making ...
... - the arc of islands running from Jamaica south to the South American mainland, incorporating the nations of Antigua ... About the Author Ryan Chenery has been leading birding tours in the Caribbean for more than 15 years ...
... the best birdwatching sites in all states, territories and islands of Australia. The sites are chosen for the large number of species or the large number of special birds to be found in each one. In some cases, the sites ...
... region. This spectacular new field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina ...
... than 400 stunning colour photographs, and coverage includes 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs likely to be encountered in Australia's major tourist destinations. Accessible species accounts are useful for ...
... is a comprehensive, practical guide to 60 introduced pest animal species present in Australia, including 27 mammals, 18 birds, nine freshwater fish, two amphibians, and four reptiles. It contains descriptive information ...
... had over 50 years' association with the Canberra Ornithologists Group. He has written over 20 books including Birds of Norfolk Island and Australia's Endangered Species . For nearly ten years he was Deputy Director of ...
... natural habitats around the world, from Antarctica to Zimbabwe to New Guinea, Australia and America. In A Brush with Birds , Richard accompanies his stunning paintings and sketches with fascinating insights, anecdotes ...
... Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea possesses a unique natural heritage stretching back over the fifty million years since the break-up of the great southern ... Australasia Author: South Australian Museum. ...
... booklet provides a dichotomous key to identifying aboveground bird nests. Simply answer a series of simple questions ... Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, ...
... others as beautiful native plants that support wildlife. This Second Edition of Mistletoes of Southern Australia is the definitive authority on these intriguing native plants. With specially commissioned watercolours by ...
... tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring 140 Southwest birds of Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, West Texas, and Utah, the booklet is ...
... identification traits, vocalizations, seasonal statuses, habitat preferences, and feeding behaviors of bird species from British Columbia to southern Oregon. - Compact full-page accounts feature maps and more than 900 ...
... in the series, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the ...
... Stuarts' Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central & East African Wildlife quickly became the standard ... , not only for mammals, but also for birds, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates.Greatly expanded, ...
David Holland's has spent 16 years traversing Australia to find, study and photograph the 17 species which ... informative and beautifully written, not only about the birds but about the expeditions to find them. The book ...
... and play. Drawing on personal observations, the latest science, and her bird-related travel around the world, from the tropical rainforests of eastern Australia and the remote woodlands of northern Japan, to the rolling ...
... life is covered, from nesting, migration, and courting to birdsong and curious bird behaviour. From the promiscuous Fairywren of Australia, who gives petals to his mistresses, to the singing instructions of the female ...
... environments: from the deep waters off the North West Shelf to the inshore waters of the southern coast of Australia and the coral reefs of Papua New Guinea. As expedition artist with a team of international scientists ...
... fascinating details about the birds around you, useful bird ID tips, and handy bird-watching information. It presents full ... Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, western Ontario, Manitoba, ...
... details about the birds around you, useful bird ID tips, and handy bird-watching information. It presents ... Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, ...
... not yet seen by him or mega rarities, but he also glories in the fact that his birding trips take him to stunning parts of Australia that he wouldn't normally have visited. He travels through the outback, takes the ferry ...
... ever wondered why birds behave as they do, you will find the answers in this book. About the Author Dr Grainne Cleary received her PhD from Trinity College, Dublin. She has lived and worked in Australia for many years ...
... laughter. Drawing on personal observations, the latest science, and her bird-related travel around the world, from the tropical rainforests of eastern Australia and the remote woodlands of northern Japan, to the rolling ...
... -use format, you can identify common and noteworthy birds east of the Mississippi River. Perfect for beginning ... North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia ...
... and scientific name, and IUCN status About the Author Steve Bird has been birdwatching since he was a small child. He has led birdwatching tours to South and Central America for many years, photographing and documenting ...
... Neighbourhood is the first complete beginners' field guide to the birds you are most likely to see in the towns and cities of Australia. Much more than an identification tool, though, it opens the door to understanding ...
... into the patchy light of their woodland habitats to the South American sea lions that pile themselves in heaps to ward ... of antipredator defenses--"Antipredator Defenses in Birds and Mammals" considers the defenses that ...
... - is in fact something a disproportionate number of us do. Half the citizens of Australia, the UK, and the US feed birds, whether its by planting trees that attract them, putting food out on apartment balconies, setting ...
... Medallion in 2006 and a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2018 for services to conservation and the environment, ... and is the author of A Bush Capital Year and Birds in Their Habitats . Jeannie Gray is a retired teacher ...
... for identifying the large number of birds that migrate south from North America. A definitive guide ... Kirkconnell and Orlando H. Garrido, Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba presents a wealth of knowledge accumulated over a ...
... , off-kilter, wondrous and wild, The Brilliance of Birds gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of ... led her first to work in marine research in the South Island; then, after a sojourn in science journal ...
Most of the world's exquisite and rare bird species are found in tropical rainforests - the Amazon, Sumatra, Borneo, Daintree Rainforest in Australia, and the Congo basin in Africa. These lush, wet biospheres are home to ...
... the birds and the birds' most distinguishing and interesting characteristics. Some of the birds are ... from the Philippines, Major Mitchell's Cockatoo from Australia, the European Goldfinch, Eurasian Blue Tit and ...
... to extensive mudflats, Thailand is one of the top birding destinations in South-east Asia. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Thailand provides photographic coverage of 400 species that ...
... insects. Richly illustrated with colour photographs, the different species of insects found in Australia's temperate south-east, including plant feeders, predators, parasites and decomposers, are presented. The guide is ...
... Guide is an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated quick identification guide to all bird species regularly occurring in Australia. The content has been carefully designed to provide the reader with key information to ...
... include representatives of all the families that typify the birdlife of Australia, from parrots and honeyeaters to birds of prey and fantails. Find That Bird covers more than 175 species in total, is packed with nearly ...
... of common names and scientific names. About the Author Although born in the UK, Simon Nevill has spent most of his life in Australia. He ran bird tours for over 20 years, taking clients overseas and to every state in ...
This phenomenally successful guide to the wealth and variety of fish in Australia's tropical waters - including the Great Barrier Reef - and South-East Asia has been further updated and expanded. The book has sold more ...
... and updated to include all known frogs of Australia Covers 230 species within the five main frog ... 1991 to illustrate the best-selling Field Guide to the Birds of Australia. Since then he has illustrated a series of field ...
... birds youll see while traveling around and visiting Australias outback, bush, national parks and coasts. The birds ... and fully engage any adult with a love of birds. Author: Myke Mollard. Format: Hardcover Non-Fiction ...
... ' A highly readable book about Australia's dog heroes and their contribution to Australia's development. This is a book ... of the dog in Australian society. Based in southern NSW, Guy has managed dog shelters and runs dog ...
... amphibians, snakes and other reptiles, birds and mammals. High quality photographs are ... The user-friendly introduction covers the geography and climate of Australia, types of habitats, and details of orders and families. ...
... beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. National Geographic's Australia Adventure Travel Map is a waterproof, tear-resistant map to the region ...
... Even in cities, the rasping calls signify Australia's remarkable cricket biodiversity. Crickets are notable for a ... Other crickets are important food sources for native birds, reptiles and mammals, as well as domestic ...
... in-the-Dark - pocket reference highlights prominent constellations and stars that are visible with the naked eye south of the equator. Simply shine a light on the guide to illuminate the constellations and their names on ...