The Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand - Softcover

Hugh Robertson; Barrie Heather

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143020404 ISBN 13: 9780143020400

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ), 2005

Synopsis

A further revised edition of the definitive 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. Hugh Robertson and Barrie Heather are two of New Zealand's most renowned bird experts. Hugh is the driving force behind DOC's Kiwi Recovery Programme.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0143020404
• ISBN 13: 9780143020400
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 440