Compact Field Guide to Australian Birds
The Complete Pocket-Sized Reference
$35.86
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
10 July 2024
Summary
Written and illustrated by one of Australia’s most respected birding experts, Michael Morcombe, this has been an essential reference for every birdwatcher and field naturalist for several decades. The most comprehensive compact field guide on Australian birds, it features over 3,000 illustrations detailing subspecies, males, females and juveniles of over 800 species from the mainland, Tasmania and offshore islands. The Quickfind system of colour tags gives easy reference to bird families, wit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922800732 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1922800732 |
| Author: | Michael Morcombe |
| Publisher: | Woodslane Pty Ltd |
| Imprint: | Woodslane Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 10 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 658g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 364mm x 137mm |
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About The Author
Michael Morcombe
Michael Morcombe, a passionate bird enthusiast since high school, transitioned from bird photography to studying birds themselves, recording their behaviours and habitats. His 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 birds while refining his ideas for an authoritative bird guide. His dedication culminated in the creation of the Field Guide to Australian Birds, praised for its ease of use and comprehensive coverage. Morcombe’s contributions earned him accolades such as the NSW Royal Zoological Society’s Whitley Award and the 1969 C.J. Dennis award.
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