Australian bustard.
Collingwood: CSIRO Publishing, 2010.
Octavo, paperback, 102 pp. colour photographs, text illustrations.
WAS $40. Australian Natural History Series. Based on the first major study of the species, the author explores the bustard's ecology and behaviour, its drastic decline since European settlement, and the conservation issues affecting it and its environment. Colour photographs of juvenile and adult birds complement the text as well as showcase particular behaviours, such as the spectacular display routines of males when mating, which is unique among Australian birds.


