 The Nyungar names for birds were included in Serventy and Whittell's "Birds of Western Australia" (1948), noting their regional variations.A later review and synthesis of recorded names and consultation with Nyungars produced a list of recommended orthography and pronunciation for birds (2009) occurring in the region.The author, Ian Abbott, also published these recommendations for plants (1983) and mammals (2001), and proposed that these replace other vernacular in common use.