The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand (Paperback)

Barrie Heather

ISBN 10: 0143570935 / ISBN 13: 9780143570936

Published by Penguin Group (NZ), Auckland, 2015

About this Item

Paperback. A bestseller revised- the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever.A bestseller revised- the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever.The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is a trusted, invaluable reference for lovers of New Zealand birds.Comprehensive and easy to use, this new edition features-374 species, including 35 new additions - the book's biggest revision since first publication 85 stunning colour paintings of New Zealand birds, including rare and recently extinct species an introduction to key bird-watching sites distribution maps and an in-depth guide to field identification protective plastic cover for use in the field.The only hand guide to New Zealand birds officially endorsed by the Ornithological Society of New Zealand, this is the ideal field companion for identifying our extraordinary and diverse birdlife. A bestseller revised: the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand (Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ), Auckland
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0143570935
• ISBN 13: 9780143570936
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Onley, Derek
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A bestseller revised: the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever.

About the Author

Hugh Robertson was educated at Massey University (BSc Hons) and Oxford University (DPhil). He is currently a Principal Science Advisor at the Department of Conservation (DOC) and has worked for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)/DOC for more than 35 years, specializing in kiwi research for the past 23. Barrie Heather (d. 1995) was educated at University of Auckland (BA and MA Hons) before undertaking a career as a high school teacher and a tutor at the Open Polytechnic.