Peter For those who haven’t read it, here’s a link to Debbie Lustig’s article about OBPs in today’s Age: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/a-plucky-parrot-that-weighs-so-little-but-means-so-much-20110201-1aces.html Peter Shute
I didn’t see it as an attempt to change the direction of the debate. The idea was put forward that including birds seen on these islands on the Australian list encouraged birders to visit them, and that that would be good for the birds because the locals would see some value in protecting them. I’m … Read more
Yes, everything I said was in relation to Australian birds only, so no need to discuss vultures, etc. And I didn’t know there was a precendent for the use in a title. I guess you’re right, it’s strictly incorrect usage, but intended so that people know what the book’s about. Peter Shute > —–Original Message—– … Read more
I’m reading “Eagles, Hawks and Falcons” by David Hollands, and I’m wondering about the title. It covers all Australian diurnal raptors, but he doesn’t specify which species he has classified as an eagle, a hawk, or a falcon, or even discuss the matter. If “falcons” covers the family Falconidae, and “eagles” covers Little and Wedge-tailed … Read more
Great photo though. Apart from the unlikelihood of Papuan Harrier, what makes it a Swamp Harrier, that could be seen in the field? Speckling on the wings? Throat not heavily streaked? Primaries don’t have enough black on them? P&K (ed 7) shows different amounts of black on the primaries in different pictures of PH – … Read more
