Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand (Paperback)

by Hugh Robertson (Author), Barrie Heather (Author), Derek J. Onley (Illustrator) "Small group of distinctive flightless and generally nocturnal birds..." (more)
Key Phrases: tropical vagrant, circumpolar subantarctic, fine black bill, Rare Australian, Rare Arctic, Breeds Arctic (more...)

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"the standard indentification book for the birds of this wonderful country" Birding World

Product Description
This is a more portable, updated edition of the original Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand. The original edition was published in two parts; the first containing an identification guide with color plates and distribution maps, the second giving more detailed information on the biology and ecology of the species described. The current book combines the two sections into one book of plates, maps, short descriptions, introduction and a section on where to find the birds. It is a smaller, more manageable guide - perfect for field work and birding for pleasure.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (March 22, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019850831X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198508311
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,803 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only bird book I carry, July 26, 2005

By	Frank King (Christchurch, NZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had no experience with ornithology or bird-watching and I wanted to learn. I bought every NZ bird book in the store. This is the one I found most usefull, with its detailed descriptions and detailed images. The binding is robust enough to survive being carried in my pack since 2002.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand, March 10, 2006

By	Ann M. Bancroft "AMBB" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

Great book. There are excellent pictures and useful information. Information on where you are likely to find the birds...Fun to read while planning a trip.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand, May 20, 2007

By	Mr. GERALD J. WARD "Jim Ward" (Dubai) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Useful Field guide with plenty of information on where to watch birds in NZ. Illustrations of the birds I know are good except the Common Mynah. Nice size for walking/touring holidays. Will rereview after visit to NZ in November.