Description |
ix, 133 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portrait ; 24 cm |
Series |
Australian natural history series |
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Australian natural history series.
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Summary |
This is the first book to deal exclusively with the Australian members of the Family Ardeidae. It is an easy-to-read account of their origins, classification and biology, and explains the features that distinguish them from other birds. This book covers the distribution and movements, feeding, breeding, population dynamics and conservation of the 14 Australian species. Also includes a chapter on the six species that are 'occasional visitors' to the continent |
Analysis |
Waterbirds |
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Biology |
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Natural resource management |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [127]-131 |
Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser. Downloading of an entire book requires Adobe Digital Editions. Use of bookmarks requires individual registration with Amigo Reader |
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Neil McKilligan 2005 |
Subject |
Ardeidae.
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Wildlife conservation -- Australia.
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Ardeidae -- Australia.
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Herons -- Australia.
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Bitterns -- Australia.
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Author |
CSIRO Publishing.
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LC no. |
2005412070 |
ISBN |
0643091335 : |
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