1989 edition, 1997 printing. Very Good used condition, with some bumps along the top edge and corner. The guide is designed for use in the field, and sits easily in a hip pocket.

This classic pocket-sized guide to the identification of all the birds so far recorded in Australia (more than 750 species are described) is designed for use in the field. The beautiful colour illustrations enable easy comparison between similar species and include variations in the plumages of males and females, and adults and juveniles. 157 color illustrations, 13 black & white illustrations, over 750 black & white distribution maps.