Where Song Began : Australia's Birds and How They Changed the World (Hardcover)

from breic

Not being Australian, I don't think I am in the core audience for this book. Nonetheless, I found it fascinating. While he dives into the details, especially in the second half of the book, Low always tries to give a wide perspective. I like that he tries to explain why Australian birds are diffe...

from SashaM

Thought provoking and at times very depressing reading (use and abuse of animals both historically and currently) this book is a must for anyone interested in birds, natural history, Australia or conservation. The only thing I would have liked to see in the book is a glossary. As a layperson to t...

from drmaf

Superb book about Australia's amazing birdlife. The title refers to the fact that songbirds evolved in Australia and spread throughout the world. Australia also has the most aggressive birdlife in the world, from the magpie that regularly attacks passersby in the rbeeding season to flocks of nois...

from drmaf

Superb book about Australia's amazing birdlife. The title refers to the fact that songbirds evolved in Australia and spread throughout the world. Australia also has the most aggressive birdlife in the world, from the magpie that regularly attacks passersby in the rbeeding season to flocks of nois...