Quite simply one of the best collections of images of Australian birds ever compiled. This lavishly illustrated book showcases beautiful photography which depicts the country’ s wild birds in their natural habitats. There is a strong focus on endemic bird species and families, while the authors have specialised in portraits and behavioural shots. Subjects range from soaring albatrosses and hunting raptors, to rarely seen views of skulking emu-wrens and quail-thrushes. Chapters focus on habitats such as bushland, coast and gardens, and on aspects of bird life and behaviour such as breeding, feeding and flight. Accompanying text enhances the photos by outlining facts regarding ID, behaviour, the circumstances in which the image was taken, photography tips, and much more besides. The pages are packed with action shots, close-ups, panoramics and much more, making Australian Birds in Pictures a wonderful companion for all nature and wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers.

Tragically author Matthew Jones passed away in 2018 and the preparation of this book was completed by his wife Nathaly and fellow author Duade Paton. Matthew was a wildlife photographer from Nowra, NSW. His work featured in the prestigious Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year catalogue for three consecutive years. His background was in ecology, protected area management and nature tour guiding. Duade Paton from Wangaratta, Victoria, has been an avid bird photographer for more than a decade and has seen his work nominated for various awards and feature in numerous publications including books and national newspapers.

Tribute to Matt 4 Introduction 6 All In A Flap 9 Breeding 23 Bushland 35 Feeding 51 Flight 65 Grasslands 77 Portraits 87 The Garden 105 The Coast 123 Threatened Species 141 Wetlands 159 Nature’ s Palette 173 Indexes 190