Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds: Boatbill To Starlings
Volume 7A - Boatbill to Larks
and
Volume 7B - Dunnock to Starlings
By Peter Higgins, et al., editors
Published by Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 2006
Both volumes First Edition and both in near pristine condition
In 2,200 pages with 54 colour plates plus numerous text illustrations, and many maps.
Both volumes. The Dustjackets: There is no shelfwear. There is no foxing. There is light sunning to the dustjacket spine. There are no tears, chips, or creases. The Books: There is no shelfwear. There is no foxing. There are no previous owners' names or inscriptions. All of the plates are fresh, bright and crisp - pristine. There are no missing, creased, loose, stained or damaged pages. They are complete and original.
Each species account includes sections on field identification, habitat, distribution and population, movements and migration, food, social organisation, social behaviour, voice, breeding, plumage and morphology, and references.
Volume seven completes coverage of the passerines (also known as the songbirds or perching birds) and provides detailed descriptions of 168 species, including the flycatchers, currawongs, riflebirds, ravens, bowerbirds, grass finches, swallows and white-eyes.
The 54 colour plates are by renowned bird artists which depict all extant species in fine detail. Species of particular interest include the bowerbirds, the Australian finches, and the white-eyes, including the Silvereye.
Each measures 20cm x 27cm x 5cm and weigh a significant 5 kgs unpacked.
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