For those of you who love a beautiful publication to thumb through and refer to on occasions (that's me!), it is a great addition to your library.
The avicultural sections are very thorough since Mark has had a lot of first-hand experience. Where he does not, he has well-used the experiences of others just like in his other book "Aviculture in Australia". He has also supplemented his own experiences with those of others in the same way.
The colour plates by Anthony Pridham are beautiful although I find them a bit dark. Maybe it's my old eyes going! A fellow named Fred Knight did the line drawings which, I reckon, almost steal the book!
Joseph Forshaw delivers wonderful scientific and classic field information as well. Also, the late Richard Zann's work and his initial impetus for starting the book are very evident.
The bibliography is very comprehensive. In fact, some of our forum members will find their names amongst the references.
Well researched, well presented and well done.
If you get a chance,have a flick through a copy!
Cheers!!
