Sixth Edition.

First published in 1984 as 'The Birds of Australia: A Book of Identification', this 6th edition has been revised and updated. Uses the latest bird classification system and includes new distribution maps and additional illustrations. The vagrant bird bulletin has been extended to include 42 species. Provides information about the taxonomy, evolution, breeding, feeding and behaviour of each bird family, as well as providing a key to families. Includes references, a glossary an index of common names and an index of Latin names.