Birds of Australia: A Photographic Guide
Iain Campbell, Sam Woods, Nick Leseberg, photographs by Geoff Jones


Paperback (Trade paperback US) | Jan 2015 | Princeton University Press | 9780691157276 | 392pp | 241x152mm | GEN | AUD$59.99, NZD$69.99

Australia is home to a spectacular diversity of birdlife, from parrots and penguins to emus and vibrant passerines. Birds of Australia covers all 714 species of resident birds and regularly occurring migrants and features more than 1,100 stunning colour photographs, including many photos of subspecies and plumage variations never before seen in a field guide. Detailed facing-page species accounts describe key identification features such as size, plumage, distribution, behaviour, and voice. This one-of-a-kind guide also provides extensive habitat descriptions with a large number of accompanying photos. The text relies on the very latest IOC taxonomy and the distribution maps incorporate the most current mapping data, making this the most up-to-date guide to Australian birds. 

  • Covers all 714 species of resident birds and regularly occurring migrants
  • Features more than 1,100 stunning colour photos
  • Includes facing-page species accounts, habitat descriptions, and distribution maps
  • The ideal photographic guide for beginners and seasoned birders alike

'This is a very useful addition to the range of books on offer, and given that it includes all of the recently-split species you really need it if you are visiting Australia.' — Keith Betton, Nature Travel Network