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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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Onley, Derek (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002867516
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Onley, Derek (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev4795171851
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Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Softcover. Condition: Good+. Onley, Derek (illustrator). Ex-library. Some library labels and markings. Covers laminated in clear plastic. 15mm wear and lifting to clear plastic laminate at corners of covers. ; 2005 revised edition of a title first published in 1996. 440 pages. Illustrated card covers. Page dimensions: 214 x 154mm. Colour and black-and-white illustrations. "A further revised edition of the definitive Field Guide to New Zealand Birds. This is the only field guide to birds that is officially endorsed by the Ornithological Society of New Zealand. Hugh Robertson has further updated the book from its revision in 2000. As well as being a comprehensive, systematic guide to identification, the book is beautifully illustrated with seventy-four pages of original colour drawings representing every bird species in New Zealand. Every detail of the bird's life is covered including habitats, populations, conservation, breeding, behaviour and feeding habits.". Seller Inventory # 26146
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Onley, Derek (illustrator). This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9780143020400. Seller Inventory # 3735969
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Seller: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dustjacket. Onley, Derek (illustrator). larger 8vo pp.440. book. Seller Inventory # 363271
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Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Onley, Derek (illustrator). revised edition. 440 pages. 8.50x6.22x1.26 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0143020404
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