An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use
A Comprehensive Field Guide to Australia's Avian Species and HabitatsBy John Albert Leach
Length6h 41m
About this audiobook
In "An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use," John Albert Leach presents a detailed and accessible guide to the diverse avian life of Australia. This meticulously crafted pocket guide combines rich descriptive prose with practical illustrations, offering ornithologists, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts a reliable resource for field identification. Set against the backdrop of Australia'Äôs unique ecosystems, Leach'Äôs work not only catalogs the various species but also reflects a deep appreciation for the interplay between ecology and avian behavior, mirroring the broader scientific explorations of his time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. John Albert Leach was an influential figure in the realm of Australian natural history, influenced by the burgeoning field of ornithology and the growing interest in Australia'Äôs unique wildlife. His dedication to avian studies, alongside his commitment to education, likely stemmed from a broader vision of fostering a deeper public understanding of Australia'Äôs natural heritage. His work is often seen as pioneering, bridging the gap between scholarly ornithological texts and practical field guides. For those eager to deepen their knowledge of Australian wildlife, Leach's compact yet comprehensive guide is an invaluable companion. Its user-friendly format invites readers to engage with nature directly, enriching their outdoor experiences while fostering an appreciation for the avifauna that define the Australian landscape.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length6 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
22ORDER XIII.—ANSERIFORMES.
2NAMES RECENTLY AMENDED: The following were not included in the text.
23ORDER XIV.—PELICANIFORMES.
3PREFACE.
24ORDER XV.—ACCIPITRIFORMES, DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.
4PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
25ORDER XVI—STRIGIFORMES, NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY, OWLS.
5NOTES.
26ORDER XVII.—PSITTACIFORMES.
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6An Australian Bird Book.
27ORDER XVIII.—CORACIIFORMES, PICARIAN BIRDS.
7A LECTURE.
28ORDER XIX.—COCCYGES.
8CLASS.—AVES.—BIRDS.
29ORDER XX.—MENURIFORMES, LYRE-BIRDS.
9Sub-Class I.—Palaeognathae.: Ratitae and Tinamidae.
30ORDER XXI.—PASSERIFORMES, PERCHING BIRDS.
10ORDER I.—CASUARIIFORMES.: Sub-Class II.—Neognathae.
31Order XXI. (continued)
11ORDER II.—GALLIFORMES.
32Order XXI. (continued)
12ORDER III.—TURNICIFORMES, HEMIPODES.
33Order XXI. (continued)
13ORDER IV.—COLUMBIFORMES, PIGEONS, DOVES.
34Order XXI. (continued)
14ORDER V.—RALLIFORMES.
35Order XXI. (continued)
15ORDER VI.—PODICIPEDIDIFORMES.
36Order XXI. (continued)
16ORDER VII.—SPHENISCIFORMES.
37Order XXI. (continued)
17ORDER VIII.—PROCELLARIIFORMES, TUBINARES, TUBE-NOSED SWIMMERS.
38Order XXI. (continued)
18ORDER IX.—LARIFORMES.
39Order XXI. (continued)
19ORDER X.—CHARADRIIFORMES.
40NOTE.
20ORDER XI.—GRUIFORMES.
41INDEX (Colored Plates).
21ORDER XII.—ARDEIFORMES.
42INDEX (General).
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