Birds of Western Australia Field Guide
Birds of Western Australia Field Guide
Simon Nevill
This comprehensive field guide to the birds of Western Australia includes detailed descriptive text, distribution maps and photographic illustrations of 486 species, covering the vast majority of sedentary birds and regular migratory birds.
Most of the photographs have been taken by author Simon Nevill himself, showing the birds in their natural habitats. The majority of the information in this guide comes from Simon's personal experience over the last forty years of bird watching in Australia.
This book features:
- 489 bird species, which covers nearly all species possibly seen in WA
- full colour photographs making identification easy
- strong, flexible spine and is light-weight, making it ideal for use in the field
- comprehensive maps of areas where various birds can be observed
- detailed descriptions of each species and their habitat
- suitable for beginners through to more experienced bird watchers.
About the Author:
Although born in the UK, Simon Nevill has spent most of his life in Australia and the last 40 years watching birds. He ran bird tours for over 20 years, taking clients overseas and to every state in Australia including all the main desert regions of this vast country. In the process, he has seen the vast majority of its land birds.
Dimensions: H 22.4cm x W 12.2cm
ISBN: 9781921874260
Publisher: Woodslane Press
Publication Date: 2018
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 432
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