Peter Slater

Peter Slater (1932–2020) was an Australian ornithologist, wildlife artist, and photographer who developed a lifelong interest in birds from childhood and studied nearly every Australian species in the field.[2][6] He authored and illustrated numerous books, including award-winning titles such as 'The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds,' 'Rare and Vanishing Australian Birds,' 'Masterpieces of Australian Bird Photography,' and 'Australian Birds – a portfolio of paintings and drawings,' and held many exhibitions of his paintings.[2]