Preface and acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Herons of the world; 2 What makes herons different?; 3 The importance of herons; 4 Distribution, movements and longevity; 5 Feeding and food; 6 Breeding; 7 Population numbers and conservation; 8 Species resident in Australia; 9 Occasional visitors; References; Index
Summary
This is the first book to deal exclusively with the Australian members of the Family Ardeidae (herons, egrets and bitterns). It gives a comprehensive, easy-to-read account of their origins, classification and biology, and explains the features that distinguish them from other birds
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-131) and index
