Australia and its surrounding islands and territories have more than 850 recorded species, of which more than 45% are found nowhere else on earth. It features more than 100 of the countrys most familiar birds, along with a map to the natural vegetation zones and a list of important bird viewing sites. It is the ideal pocket-sized reference guide for bird lovers of all skill levels. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and resident alike.