New Zealand is commonly described as “the land of birds.” Now, there is an easy-to-use guide for all those interested in this country’s remarkable bird population. A Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand contains over 600 stunning photographs of the more than 350 bird species likely to be seen in this area of the world. Comprehensive and compact, the book includes full descriptions of all native species and regular visitors, distribution maps and measurements, key information on national parks, and useful information on ongoing conservation efforts in the country. Filled with handy tips for nature enthusiasts wanting to make the most of their trip, this is the only bird guide that anyone exploring this region will need.
600+ color photographs feature more than 350 bird species with full descriptions Distribution maps and measurements Key information on national parks helps readers find the best spots for bird sightings Useful information on conservation efforts Guidelines on sensible behavior for encountering nature at its best
Very handy This guide was very helpful. I took a 8 day trip to New Zealand last year and had all these photos of birds I didn’t know. This guide was full of wonderful glossy photos that made it easy to identify the birds and label them for facebook postings, etc. I may use it again if I travel to Australia since many of the birds of NZ also reside in Australia. There was information about each bird, although not as much as I would have liked. However, since it is a small, lightweight pocket book I imagine…
Great resource for birders who are unfamiliar with New Zealand. Great book. I really love the organization. All the photos are on the right side, and all the descriptions are on the left. If you want to identify a bird, simply flip through the book scanning the pictures as you go. When you see it, you can check the name and read more about it.
Well organized and helpful I am a biologist by profession and a birder by avocation. I found this book easy to use, informative, and interesting to read. I bought this book for a recent vacation to NZ, and I was able to record 35 new species on my life list with the help of this guide.