Habitats of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomons
A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists
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2026
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-26057-0 (ISBN)
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-26057-0 (ISBN)
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A visually stunning, meticulously researched field guide to all the major habitats of Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
A visually stunning, meticulously researched field guide to all the major habitats of Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands
When visitors think of Australia, they expect strange wildlife such as kangaroos, platypus, koalas, and cassowaries. Yet nothing prepares people for the otherworldly landscapes of mallee and mulga woodlands, karri forests, and spinifex and gibber deserts. This illustrated guide covers every major habitat found on the continent together with those of New Guinea and the Solomons. Making the otherworldly understandable, it presents an easy-to-use system for exploring and enjoying habitats by combining wildlife assemblages with descriptions of habitat structure, climate, soils, and botany. Packed with invaluable information, Habitats of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomons completely redefines how we experience the landscapes and wildlife in this spectacular region of the world.
Features engaging, fact-filled descriptions of 85 major habitats
Combines all state vegetation and ecosystem mapping from the region to provide completely original, up-to-date habitat maps
Blends vibrant climate graphs and silhouettes with more than 350 stunning photos, illustrating the relationships between landscapes and their wildlife
Formatted like a field guide for easy reference, accessible to nonacademics, and essential for working ecologists, botanists, and conservationists
An ideal travel companion for birders, naturalists, and wildlife enthusiasts
A visually stunning, meticulously researched field guide to all the major habitats of Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands
When visitors think of Australia, they expect strange wildlife such as kangaroos, platypus, koalas, and cassowaries. Yet nothing prepares people for the otherworldly landscapes of mallee and mulga woodlands, karri forests, and spinifex and gibber deserts. This illustrated guide covers every major habitat found on the continent together with those of New Guinea and the Solomons. Making the otherworldly understandable, it presents an easy-to-use system for exploring and enjoying habitats by combining wildlife assemblages with descriptions of habitat structure, climate, soils, and botany. Packed with invaluable information, Habitats of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomons completely redefines how we experience the landscapes and wildlife in this spectacular region of the world.
Features engaging, fact-filled descriptions of 85 major habitats
Combines all state vegetation and ecosystem mapping from the region to provide completely original, up-to-date habitat maps
Blends vibrant climate graphs and silhouettes with more than 350 stunning photos, illustrating the relationships between landscapes and their wildlife
Formatted like a field guide for easy reference, accessible to nonacademics, and essential for working ecologists, botanists, and conservationists
An ideal travel companion for birders, naturalists, and wildlife enthusiasts
Iain Campbell is a PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales as well as a professional nature guide and habitat ecologist whose books include (with Dale Forbes and Pete Morris) Habitats of Europe (Princeton) and multiple bird guides. Charley Hesse is a professional nature guide whose books include (with Iain Campbell, Ken Behrens, and Phil Chaon) Habitats of the World (Princeton). Phil Gregory is a professional nature guide whose books include (with Richard Allen) Birds of Paradise and Bowerbirds (Princeton).
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 3.3.2026 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Habitats of the World |
| Zusatzinfo | 340 color + 140 b/w illus. 63 maps. |
| Verlagsort | New Jersey |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 149 x 210 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| Reisen ► Reiseführer | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-691-26057-5 / 0691260575 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-26057-0 / 9780691260570 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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