birds of Australia by Harrison, Colin - 1988

Bison Books, London, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. 1.7 kg; 192 pages, indexed, and illustrated with double page, full-page, and part page colour photography. There are distribution maps, or more to the point, the book is divided into 10 sections, and each of the Aryans of Australia discussed in the section is illustrated in a map. Colour illustrated dust jacket. The dust jacket is rubbed and chipped at the top of the spine, and has a small tear at the bottom of the front fold over and the top of the rear fold over. Containing almost 300 outstanding colour photographs, this book is a comprehensive habitat by habitat survey of the continent's birdlife. Every chapter includes a representative selection of the birds that are to be found in the particular environment, and each bird is described in terms of its appearance and habits, it's feeding behaviour and its courtship and nesting. There is also a further reading list. Size: Folio ( 12"- 15" tall ). We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Quantity Available: 1. Category: Natural History & Resources; Ornithology; Natural History -- Birds; Natural History -- Ornithology; Australia; ISBN: 0861244184. ISBN/EAN: 9780861244188. Inventory No: 0224281. . 9780861244188 THIS BOOK WILL INCUR EXTRA POST OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA, BECAUSE IT IS OVER 1 Kg WITHOUT PACKAGING, PLEASE ENQUIRE BEFORE ORDERING.