{"product_id":"quail-buttonquail-and-plains-wanderer-in-australia-and-new-zealand-9781486312597","title":"Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-Wanderer in Australia and New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Joseph Forshaw | Frank Knight\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough not closely related, quail, buttonquail and the Plains-wanderer have much in common. \u003ci\u003eQuail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand\u003c\/i\u003e examines 14 species of these small, secretive ground-dwelling birds, including Old World and New World quail, the endangered Buff-breasted Buttonquail, the elusive Plains-wanderer and the extinct New Zealand Quail. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoseph Forshaw presents a comprehensive review of recent studies for these often hard to observe birds. Detailed species descriptions include key features, habitat, status, diet and breeding, along with information on eggs, calls, and distribution. Each species is fully illustrated with exquisite color identification plates by renowned wildlife artist Frank Knight. This is an essential reference for anyone fascinated by these elusive birds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive account of six species of quail, seven species of buttonquail and the quail-like Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the extinct New Zealand Quail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures detailed species descriptions, including habitats, breeding, subspecies, distribution, historical notes, eggs, diet and status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll species are illustrated in fine color plates by Frank Knight, one of Australia's leading wildlife artists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CSIRO Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47779555672215,"sku":"9781486312597","price":12330.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781486312597.webp?v=1778037434","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/quail-buttonquail-and-plains-wanderer-in-australia-and-new-zealand-9781486312597","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}