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- Simpson, Ken & Day, Nicolas (1996). Field Guide to the Birds of Australia. Melbourne: Viking. ISBN 0-670-86305-X.
- "Nicolas Day (Author)". Penguin authors. Penguin Books Australia. 1 January 2000. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
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