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.

A comprehensive overview of New Zealand's natural history, with details of where to go to see them, along with recommended tramping tracks.

First published in 2000, the Collins Field Guide to New Zealand Wildflife quickly became a classic of its kind. Familiar to both national and international travellers keen to identify the birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, freshwater fish and invertebrates commonly encountered in this country, its combination of authoritative yet clear and precise textual descriptions and stunning photographs proved an instant winner. Now, more than 10 years on, this classic field guide has been updated and extended to make it even more useful to travellers with an interest in natural history and ecology. Retaining its useful glovebox-friendly format, the significantly expanded text will also include the latest research findings and changes in classification and nomenclature that have occurred in the past 10 years, along with new photographs where appropriate. Including both native and introduced species, each entry succinctly describes both habits and habitats, distribution, classification, breeding patterns, food and recognition tips to assist amateur identification.

New Zealand has a rich and varied assortment of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands that are home to a modest but really fascinating and varied freshwater fish fauna. For many years this fauna was known to only a small group of specialists and devotees but, over the past few decades, an increasing number of naturalists, conservationists and anglers have begun to discover the attractions and fascination of these fishes. The Reed Field Guide to New Zealand Freshwater Fishes is a complete and easy-to-read reference to the fishes throughout New Zealand and her outlying islands, such as the Chathams. Each entry contains colour photographs, a line drawing and a distribution map and information on size, colour, features particular to the type of fish, distribution, habitat and diet.

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.

Combining the most extraordinary aspects of both wild and cosmopolitan New Zealand, this Rough Guide offers unparalleled coverage of activities and accommodations. of color photos. 80 maps.

Many people don't realise that New Zealand hosts an amazing depth of alpine fauna and flora. Included in this books are the mammals, birds, frogs and lizards, fish, insects, spiders, molluscs, shrubs, herbs, orchids, grasses and ferns that inhabit our alpine areas. In The Reed Field Guide to New Zealand Alpine Fauna and Flora, Brian Parkinson give easy-to-understand information on the biology, distribution, habitat and characteristcs of over 170 species of fauna and flora that live in New Zealand?s alpine regions. Each entry is accompanied by a stunning photograph to make identification in the field easier for the reader.