{"title":"Jun Matsui","description":"\u003cp\u003eJun Matsui’s works offer insightful explorations into the natural world, blending detailed observation with clear, engaging prose. Readers can expect authoritative guides that illuminate the diverse species and ecosystems, particularly focusing on birdlife and their habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for nature enthusiasts and science lovers alike, Matsui’s books serve as reliable companions for field study and deepen appreciation for the complexity of the environment. Each title reflects a careful balance of scientific rigour and accessible writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"field-guide-to-birds-of-north-queensland-by-phil-gregory-9781921073199","title":"Field Guide to Birds of North Queensland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Far North Queensland (FNQ) region extends from Townsville across the tablelands region to the Gulf of Carpentaria, and includes all of the Cape York Peninsula to the Torres Strait. The many diverse habitats include a large section of the Great Barrier Reef, wet tropics rainforest, both wet and dry eucalypt savanna, mangroves and many wetlands. FNQ is an outstanding place for birds, with 14 endemic species that occur only in the Wet Tropics, four more on Cape York and six more widespread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text by Phil Gregory gives a summary of the main identification features for all 420+ regularly occurring species, along with their range, habitat and conservation status. Each species has up to five stunning photographs taken by local expert guide Jun Matsui, showing the key field characters. Hundreds of new and upgraded photographs have been added for this second edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new edition includes recently split species such as \u003cem\u003eCryptic Honeyeater\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEastern Shriketit\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as covering flagship species like \u003cem\u003eSouthern Cassowary\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePalm Cockatoo\u003c\/em\u003e, and both \u003cem\u003eVictoria's\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMagnificent Riflebird\u003c\/em\u003e. It is an essential field guide for serious birders and wildlife enthusiasts, as well as for more general tourists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47783311507692,"sku":"9781921073199","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1e50a232e4afcb9a6ea943987caa8548.jpg?v=1782341523"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jun-matsui.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}