Description

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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.

About the Author

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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.