Description
Discover the captivating world of raptors with the fully updated Third Edition of **Birds of Prey of Australia**. This essential field guide is perfect for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of these majestic birds. Featuring comprehensive sections on over 30 species, the guide includes detailed illustrations, distribution maps, and essential information for easy identification. Delve into the biology, ecology, and behavior of Australia's raptors, including fascinating insights into threatened species. Each entry is meticulously crafted to assist ornithologists, raptor biologists, and students alike in their studies. The guide also presents an illustrated section dedicated to challenging species pairs, ensuring that you can distinguish even the most similar raptors. With its high-quality photographs and scientifically accurate descriptions, this book is an indispensable resource for wildlife rescuers, zookeepers, naturalists, and ecological consultants. Embark on your journey into the avian world with **Birds of Prey of Australia** and understand why these incredible creatures are a crucial part of our ecosystem. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781486311118. Year: 2019. Publisher: CSIRO.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486311118
Year: 2019
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Raptors are popular and iconic birds, and are important ecologically, with some species listed as threatened. Yet they are among the most difficult birds 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 identification; and a handbook which includes an overview of the current knowledge about raptors, including their biology, ecology and behaviour. An illustrated section on difficult-to-distinguish species pairs is also included, along with new photographs.
Birds of Prey of Australia will appeal to a wide range of readers, including ornithologists, raptor biologists, birdwatchers, wildlife rescuers/carers, raptor rehabilitators, zookeepers, naturalists, bushwalkers, ecological consultants, fauna authorities, park rangers, state forestry personnel and students.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486311118
Year: 2019
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Raptors are popular and iconic birds, and are important ecologically, with some species listed as threatened. Yet they are among the most difficult birds 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 identification; and a handbook which includes an overview of the current knowledge about raptors, including their biology, ecology and behaviour. An illustrated section on difficult-to-distinguish species pairs is also included, along with new photographs.
Birds of Prey of Australia will appeal to a wide range of readers, including ornithologists, raptor biologists, birdwatchers, wildlife rescuers/carers, raptor rehabilitators, zookeepers, naturalists, bushwalkers, ecological consultants, fauna authorities, park rangers, state forestry personnel and students.