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Field Guide To The Birds Of New Zealand Revised Edition,The by Hugh Robertson (2011-04-26) - Softcover

Robertson, Hugh; Heather, Barrie

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9780143020400: Field Guide To The Birds Of New Zealand Revised Edition,The by Hugh Robertson (2011-04-26)

Synopsis

The Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is astonishingly comprehensive, covering the identification, status, and distribution of wild birds seen anywhere in the New Zealand region. Up to date and featuring the latest research, this handy volume represents every bird species of New Zealand in seventy-four stunning, original, color paintings by a leading New Zealand bird artist, including rare and recently extinct species. Renowned New Zealand bird experts Barrie Heather and Hugh Robertson have written a brief and informative identification guide which provides the reader with a summary of what is known about the birds of New Zealand. Each page contains a color plate and accompanying distribution map on the facing page. The maps provide sufficient plumage and behavioral details that should help identify the species, sex and/or age of the bird in the field as well as where species breeding in New Zealand may be found in suitable habitat. An additional handbook section pro

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About the Authors:
Dr. Barrie Heather is a renowned New Zealand bird expert. Dr. Hugh Robertson is at the Department of Conservation in Wellington, New Zealand. Derek Onley is a leading New Zealand bird artist.

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