Systematics and taxonomy of Australian birds

by Les Christidis and Walter E. Boles.

"This book presents an up-to-date classification of Australian birds. Building on the authors 1994 book, The Taxonomy and Species of Birds of Australia and its Territories, it incorporates the extensive volume of relevant systematic work since then. The findings of these studies are summarised and evaluated in the explanations for the taxonomic treatments adopted, and with the extensive citations, it serves as a comprehensive introduction to the recent systematic literature of Australian birds."--Publisher.
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The state of Australia’s birds 2008

Compiled by Penny Olsen

“This report is an overview of the status of Australia’s birds, the threats they face and the conservation actions taken. This 2008 report focuses on trends in bird populations revealed by about 50 long-term monitoring programs running for up to 40 years. ... Although the report deals with birds, the findings have much broader implications for nature and society – birds are indicators of national quality of life. The latest results show that populations of many common bird species are in decline, evidence that the natural environment is continuing to be eroded through over-use, underinvestment and its care and restoration, and undervaluing of its importance” – author’s preface.
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