The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand

Name: The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand
Brand: Penguin Group (NZ)
SKU: 9780143570936
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By Barrie Heather and Hugh Robertson

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The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by Barrie Heather and Hugh Robertson is an indispensable resource for both amateur and seasoned birdwatchers. This thoroughly revised edition represents the most significant update since the book's initial publication, reflecting the latest advancements and discoveries in... Read More

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The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand

$45⁰⁰

The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand

Description

The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by Barrie Heather and Hugh Robertson is an indispensable resource for both amateur and seasoned birdwatchers. This thoroughly revised edition represents the most significant update since the book's initial publication, reflecting the latest advancements and discoveries in the field of ornithology in New Zealand. Featuring a wealth of information and beautiful visual aids, this guide enhances your bird-watching experience like never before.

Boasting a comprehensive catalogue of 374 species, including 35 newly added birds, this guide is an authoritative and up-to-date resource. The book includes exquisite colour paintings of New Zealand birds, numbering 85 in total, which cover a range of species from common to rare, and even some that are recently extinct. These detailed illustrations serve as an invaluable visual reference for bird identification.

One of the standout features of this edition is its practical introduction to key bird-watching sites across New Zealand. This section makes it easier for enthusiasts to locate and observe a diverse array of bird species in their natural habitats. Furthermore, the guide includes detailed distribution maps that provide critical information on where to find each bird species throughout the islands.

The book also offers an in-depth guide to field identification, making it a user-friendly and accessible tool for birdwatchers of all skill levels. The field identification guide covers critical aspects such as plumage, calls, and behaviours to help you recognise birds with confidence. Designed with the user in mind, the guide comes with a protective plastic cover, making it robust enough for use in various field conditions.

As the only hand guide to New Zealand birds officially endorsed by the Ornithological Society of New Zealand, this book holds a special place in the hearts of bird enthusiasts and professionals alike. It is the ideal field companion for anyone seeking to explore and identify the extraordinary and diverse birdlife that New Zealand has to offer.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143570936

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2015

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Penguin Books (NZ)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 466g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Hugh Robertsonwas 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) for over 35 years, specialising in kiwi research for the past 23. Author or co-author of over 60 scientific publications, Robertson is an acknowledged expert in his field, serving as the Oceania representative on the CITES Animals Committee and as scientific advisor to the Kakerori Recovery Programme in the Cook Islands. He has won several awards for his work, including the Ornithological Society of New Zealand's AT Edgar Junior and Falla Memorial awards. He is a regular commentator on Radio New Zealand National. Robertson lives in Wellington, and is married with two children and a kiwi-finding labrador. Barrie Heather(dec. 1995) was educated at King's College and the University of Auckland (BA and MA Hons) before undertaking a career as a high school teacher and a tutor at the Open Polytechnic. Heather was editor of the scientific journalNotornisfor 17 years and authored or co-authored over 35 scientific publications, including the superbly titled 'Welcome Swallow at Farewell Spit'. He also won several OSNZ commendations, including the Falla Memorial Award and being made an Honorary Life Member. Heather is survived by his wife, four children and a wader-attracting corgi. Derek Onleymoved from the UK to New Zealand in 1972 via Southampton, Swansea, Portugal, Cambridge and Oxford. He lived for many years on the West Coast as an ornithological hippie, and among other things he trapped possums, built a house or two and was active in native forest conservation. After 20 years of wet feet, he moved east to Waitati where he lives with his partner and cat, continues to study birds and grows vegetables, trees and roses. In between he has carried out fieldwork in New Zealand and many offshore islands. His illustrations have appeared in field guides worldwide and he is currently working on a guide to Paraguay birds.