Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN BIRDS
George Adams (Penguin, $45) Written in everyday language, with crisp digital images taken in the wild, this book goes beyond a field guide. Divided into 27 chapters, each one opens with fascinating background information. The easily accessible information available on each bird includes their common and scientific names, description, behaviour, size, preferred habitat, feeding habits, voice, status and breeding.