About this book

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 3
3. About this book 7
4. How to use this book 8
5. Maps of the Top End 10
6. Geography and geology of the Top End 12
7. Weather and seasons of the Top End 14
8. Habitats of the Top End 16
9. How to watch wildlife 20
10. Where to find wildlife 22
11. Birds of Wetlands and Beaches 24
12. Raptors: Hawks, Eagles and Falcons 80
13. Birds of the Forest: Mangroves and Monsoon Forests 94
14. Birds of Open Areas Woodlands and Grasslands 120
15. Mammals 196
16. Reptiles and Amphibians 220
17. Further reading 264
18. Acknowledgements 264
19. Photo credits 265
20. Index 267