Australian Birds

Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.

Part of the Australian Universities Press Nature Library series, Australian Birds by Harry Frauca is a richly illustrated natural history guide that presents a comprehensive survey of the continent's remarkable avian life. Organised by bird type, the book chronicles major groupings including birds of prey, nocturnal birds, parrots, large flightless birds, ducks, swans, swamp hens, forest and grassland birds, birds of swamps, marshes and waterways, and pigeons. Frauca's approach is accessible yet authoritative, making it an ideal reference for both the casual birdwatcher and the serious ornithologist. Printed and bound in Singapore, the volume was distributed across Sydney, London, Hong Kong, New York, and Los Angeles, reflecting its international appeal as a definitive guide to Australia's unique wildlife.