100 Australian Birds

100 Australian Birds is a beginner's guide to the world of birdwatching. From the outside, this strange hobby of birdwatching appears to consist of sizeable camera lenses, khaki pants that are pulled up too high, and gruelling treks in pursuit of rare bird species. But for those who haven't been scared off by jumbo field guides and excessive terminology, this book is for you.

Carefully tailored to guide birdwatchers anywhere in Australia, this book reveals insights into one hundred key native species with lush illustrations and accessible descriptions. As well as the author's original illustrations, there are distribution maps, identification methods, behavioral information and contributions from First Nations people on Taungurung, Gumbaynggirr and Wiradjuri names for particular birds.

100 Australian Birds is for anyone interested in birds, culture, history or our environment, but without the geekspeak.

Product Features:

• This book aims to be a more accessible bird guide featuring the author's selection of the most popular and widely seen native bird species across Australia.
• Birdwatching is incredibly popular in Australia, as evidenced by the strong sales of field guides by Simpson & Day, Graham Pizzey and the CSIRO.
• Birdwatching is also becoming cool! Younger generations of Australians are taking it up as part of a greater interest in environmental conversation and getting back to nature
• Features the author's own stunning illustrations and descriptions, avoiding overly scientific or technical language.
• The author consulted a number of Indigenous language centres and has been able to include bird names in three different First languages - Wiradjuri, Gumbaynggirr and Taungurung.