Education & Reference Science & Nature Australiana
Australian Magpie: Biology and Behaviour of an Unusual Songbird by Gisela Kaplan offers a thorough look at the life of one of Australia’s most iconic birds. The trade‑paperback blends zoology, ornithology and social science to explain the species’ unique vocal repertoire and complex social structures.
Kaplan draws on field research to explore the magpie’s breeding habits, territorial songs and adaptive intelligence, making the book valuable for both bird enthusiasts and students of biology. The clear, accessible writing brings scientific insight to a broad audience interested in nature and animal behavior.
The copy is in solid condition, with a tight binding and no interior writing. A minor scuff on one page corner is the only blemish, and the book comes from a smoke‑free home.