A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of New Zealand

by Oscar Thomas

Overview

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is an introductory photographic identification guide to 250 bird species, including the most commonly seen, unique and endemic species, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from one of New Zealand’s youngest nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of New Zealand encompassing, for each species, its English, Maori and scientific names, local status, and threat level, updated in 2022.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781913679415
Publisher:	John Beaufoy Publishing
Publication date:	01/25/2024
Series:	Naturalists' Guides
Edition description:	Second edition
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	357,332
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Oscar Thomas spent his high school years volunteering for conservation organizations, advocating and raising awareness of New Zealand’s unique wildlife, and travelling the country in search of as many different birds as he could observe and photograph. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, he is now studying Ecology and Zoology at the University of Otago.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Species Descriptions 5

Geography & Climate 6

Habitats and Bird Communities 8

Bird Identification 10

Submission of Records 11

Species Descriptions 12

Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand 161

Further Information 171

Index 173

Editorial Reviews

"For those visiting New Zealand the book is a professionally written, easy to use pocket-sized guide, addressing the majority of species likely to be seen. For those travelling light, or with limited time, the book offers a good alternative to the larger field guides or a phone-based application." —The International Journal of Avian Science

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