New Zealand's most experienced bird photographer has now produced a splendid field guide to all the birds found on mainland New Zealand. The result of many years of pain staking fieldwork, the book contains more than 360 photographs and is the first photographic field guide to the birds of New Zealand. The information in the book includes both common and up-to-date scientific names, together with descriptions of each bird's habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, voice, diet and breeding habits. Where relevant, plumage differences between the sexes are illustrated. A glossary and a helpful section on bird watching equipment complete an invaluable field guide that no bird watcher, tramper, nature enthusiast or photographer will want to be without.

Aimed at the interested amateur rather than the scientist, this book is divided into six chapter according to the habitat: forest, open country, wetlands, high country, and coast. It covers all fauna in New Zealand, including some marine creatures. There is a chapter on the offshore islands where some rare, protected, creatures live. Moon has previously published books consisting mainly of his photographs, such as 'New Zealand Birds in Focus'. He has included an appendix with tips on photographing wildlife.

This in-depth guide to field identification is officially endorsed by the Ornithological Society of New Zealand. Every New Zealand bird species is represented in colour and has details on distribution, habitats, populations, conservation, breeding, behaviour and feeding habits.

This book is a record of New Zealand's most common shorebirds. Wetland ecosystems are characteristic of New Zealand and are found the length and breadth of the country. This book includes introductory information on seven of the outstanding and most significant shorebird localities, followed by extensive entries about common New Zealand and arctic waders that inhabit them, as well as other inhabitants that include uncommon and visiting vagrant waders, skua, uncommon and vagrant terns and noddies. All entries are accompanied by superb photographs of the birds and in-depth descriptions of each, with details of population numbers and behaviours.

New Zealand's most experienced bird photographer has now produced a splendid field guide to all the birds found on mainland New Zealand. The result of many years' pain staking fieldwork, the book contains more than 360 photographs, and is the first photographic field guide to the birds of New Zealand. The information in the book includes both common and up-to-date There have been an increasing number of books devoted to New Zealand birds in recent years. However, the tendency has been to write about, photograph and paint only the native or endemic species and to ignore the numerous introduced birds which have become an integral part of the New Zealand bird fauna. This book has been designed for use in the practical visual identification of New Zealand's common birds. More than 80 finely detailed colour portraits present a clear image of each of the species described. There is also a concise summary of basic information about the birds' field characters, distribution, habitat and breeding. The handbook covers a wide range of birds, both native and introduced, and a variety of habitats - town, pasture, mountain, bush and shoreline. interest in their environment.

The New Zealand bird views series highlights the common birds in New Zealand - the birds we view every day but tend to take for granted because they are always there. This volume presents over 100 previously unpublished photographs of the two species of common oystercatcher in New Zealand: South Island pied oystercatcher (SIPO) Variable oystercatcher The book shows birds flying, feeding, nesting and raising their young. The text provides some background detail and the photos are used to illustrate the birds' lives as much as possible. Look for further titles in the series.

Observing birds often raises many intriguing questions. Such as what is the incubation time for those robin eggs sitting in the nest above the porch light? What kinds of flowers attract humming birds? What are the migratory distances of various species? What are the major causes of bird deaths? The Bird Almanac is an invaluable resource, impressive in scope and depth and complemented with tables and illustrations. This Second Edition has been reformatted for easier use and now features quick-find tabs and an index. The first section of the book comprehensively covers the history, biology and behavior of birds. Bird physiology, biological systems and anatomy are explained in easy-to-understand terms and annotated illustrations. Other topics include: Fossil history of birds Reproduction and mortality Threatened and endangered species Major birding festivals and competitions How to attract specific species to the backyard Extensive resources for bird-lovers including the top birding locations in America Birding code of ethics The second section consists of an authoritative world checklist of bird species. The birds are organized by taxonomic order and listed by common and Latin name. The valuable information in The Bird Almanac fills in the gaps in knowledge of even the most seasoned birder.