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* The only up-to-date, fully illustrated monograph on all Australian species of grassfinches
It is not surprising that Australian grassfinches are highly popular with ornithologists and aviculturists, for included among the species are one of the most beautiful of all birds – the Gouldian Finch Erythrura gouldiae – and one of the most familiar cagebirds – the Zebra Finch Taeniopygia guttata.
After a lapse of almost half a century since publication of Klaus Immelmann’s eminent work on finches, based on extensive field studies, the time has come for a new examination of Australian grassfinches. In Grassfinches in Australia the authors have summarized the present knowledge of each species, and have given readers a visual appreciation of the birds in their natural habitats and in aviculture. The resulting combination of superb artwork and scientifically accurate text ensures that this volume will become the standard reference work on Australian grassfinches.
In addition to enabling aviculturists to know more about these finches in the wild as a guide to their own husbandry techniques, detailed information on current management practices for all species in captivity is provided. The book also includes color plates depicting some of the more common mutations held in Australian and overseas collections.
It is not surprising that Australian grassfinches are highly popular with ornithologists and aviculturists, for included among the species are one of the most beautiful of all birds – the Gouldian Finch Erythrura gouldiae – and one of the most familiar cagebirds – the Zebra Finch Taeniopygia guttata.
After a lapse of almost half a century since publication of Klaus Immelmann’s eminent work on finches, based on extensive field studies, the time has come for a new examination of Australian grassfinches. In Grassfinches in Australia the authors have summarized the present knowledge of each species, and have given readers a visual appreciation of the birds in their natural habitats and in aviculture. The resulting combination of superb artwork and scientifically accurate text ensures that this volume will become the standard reference work on Australian grassfinches.
In addition to enabling aviculturists to know more about these finches in the wild as a guide to their own husbandry techniques, detailed information on current management practices for all species in captivity is provided. The book also includes color plates depicting some of the more common mutations held in Australian and overseas collections.
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About the Author:
Joseph Forshaw is one of Australia’s foremost ornithologists. He has been a contributing author to three widely-acclaimed books on Australian birds.
Mark Shephard achievements in the fields of conservation, aviculture and natural history writing have been recognized through an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2006.
Anthony Pridham is one of Australia’s leading wildlife illustrators, and his spectacular paintings are highly prized.
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Mark Shephard achievements in the fields of conservation, aviculture and natural history writing have been recognized through an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2006.
Anthony Pridham is one of Australia’s leading wildlife illustrators, and his spectacular paintings are highly prized.
"RECOMMENDATION: A MUST have for those with an interest in these finches and/or collectors of bird art." (Ian Paulsen The Birdbooker Report 2013-12-01)
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- PublisherCSIRO Publishing
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0643096345
- ISBN 13 9780643096349
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages336
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