The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by Barrie Heather (English) Paperback

Description: The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by Barrie Heather, Hugh Robertson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A bestseller revised: the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever. Publisher Description A bestseller revised- the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever.A bestseller revised- the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever.The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is a trusted, invaluable reference for lovers of New Zealand birds.Comprehensive and easy to use, this new edition features-374 species, including 35 new additions - the books biggest revision since first publication 85 stunning colour paintings of New Zealand birds, including rare and recently extinct species an introduction to key bird-watching sites distribution maps and an in-depth guide to field identification protective plastic cover for use in the field.The only hand guide to New Zealand birds officially endorsed by the Ornithological Society of New Zealand, this is the ideal field companion for identifying our extraordinary and diverse birdlife. Author Biography Hugh Robertsonwas educated at Massey University (BSc Hons) and Oxford University (DPhil). He is currently a Principal Science Advisor at the Department of Conservation (DOC) and has worked for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for over 35 years, specialising in kiwi research for the past 23.Author or co-author of over 60 scientific publications, Robertson is an acknowledged expert in his field, serving as the Oceania representative on the CITES Animals Committee and as scientific advisor to the Kakerori Recovery Programme in the Cook Islands. He has won several awards for his work, including the Ornithological Society of New Zealands AT Edgar Junior and Falla Memorial awards. He is a regular commentator on Radio New Zealand National.Robertson lives in Wellington, and is married with two children and a kiwi-finding labrador.Barrie Heather(dec. 1995) was educated at Kings College and the University of Auckland (BA and MA Hons) before undertaking a career as a high school teacher and a tutor at the Open Polytechnic.Heather was editor of the scientific journalNotornisfor 17 years and authored or co-authored over 35 scientific publications, including the superbly titled Welcome Swallow at Farewell Spit. He also won several OSNZ commendations, including the Falla Memorial Award and being made an Honorary Life Member.Heather is survived by his wife, four children and a wader-attracting corgi.Derek Onleymoved from the UK to New Zealand in 1972 via Southampton, Swansea, Portugal, Cambridge and Oxford. He lived for many years on the West Coast as an ornithological hippie, and among other things he trapped possums, built a house or two and was active in native forest conservation. After 20 years of wet feet, he moved east to Waitati where he lives with his partner and cat, continues to study birds and grows vegetables, trees and roses. In between he has carried out fieldwork in New Zealand and many offshore islands. His illustrations have appeared in field guides worldwide and he is currently working on a guide to Paraguay birds. Details ISBN 0143570935 ISBN-13 9780143570936 Title The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand Author Barrie Heather, Hugh Robertson Format Paperback Year 2015 Pages 192 Publisher Penguin Group (NZ) GE_Item_ID:92622450; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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