This easy-to-use identification guide to 280 bird species in Australia, including the most commonly seen & rare endemic species, is perfect for resident & visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of Australia`s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits & habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography & the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific name, IUCN status.