Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds: Volume 2: Raptors to Lapwings [Hardcover]

Stephen Marchant (Editor), P. J. Higgins (Editor), J. N. Davies (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 24, 1994

This is the second volume of one of the most exciting projects in Australasian ornithology today. The Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds provides an up-to-date and comprehensive synthesis of our knowledge of all birds found in the region. These volumes will have an enormous impact on the direction of future research and the conservation of Australasian and Antarctic birds, as much by showing what we do not know as by summarizing what we do. Volume 2 focuses on 119 species. Each entry includes information on field identification, habitat, distribution and population, movements, food, social organization, social behavior, voice, breeding, and plumages. These accounts include illustrations of behavioral postures and plumage features, maps showing breeding and non-breeding distribution, sonograms of calls and songs, and diagrams of timing of breeding and moulting. This magnificent volume is a must for professional and amateur ornithologist alike.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'excellent book ... one of the most exciting and significant projects in Australian ornithology today and for some time to come ... It provides an up-to-date comprehensive and accurate synthesis of our knowledge of all the birds that occur in the region and continues the tradition of authoritative and exciting publications on Australian birds ... It will have an enormous impact on the future direction of research and the conservation of Australian and Antarctic birds, as much by showing what we do not know as by summarizing what we do. These illustrations are in a class by themselves and complement the scholarly text ... all institutional libraries should have a copy.' Charles E. Keller, Indiana Audubon Quarterly

`an essential reference for every serious ornithologist working in the region ... magnificently finished production' Stephen Garnett, The Ibis 137:127 1995

`one can only be impressed by the immense amount of carefully compiled and clearly presented data, as well as by the superb series of 68 colour plates ... it will remain a major reference work for many years, is almost too obvious to be worth repeating' Bull. B.O.C. 1994 114 (4)

`I have nothing but praise for the general layout ... a delight to use ... I heartily commend this and the previous volume to everyone with an interest in Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic birds.' Nick Dymond, British Birds 88:117

`Packed with information ... This book is superb. Of all the regional treatises, HANZAB is streets ahead and it is, of course, the reference book to the birds of the region. At #150, it is quite an investment, but, if your interest in this fascinating faunal region is deep enough, then so will be your wallet!' Hugh Harrop, Birding World

About the Author

Stephen Marchant and Peter Higgins are both members of the Royal Australian Ornithological Union

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1048 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (March 24, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195530691
• ISBN-13: 978-0195530698
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,813,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)