Collins Field Guide to New Zealand Wildlife

Author: Terence Lindsey
Publisher: HarperCollins (New Zealand)
ISBN: 9781869508814
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 375

Book Description
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.

Birds of New Zealand, Hawaii, Central and West Pacific (Collins Field Guide)

Author: Ber van Perlo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000741336X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 69

Book Description
The essential guide to identifying every species of bird you may see in this area, for both tourists and wildlife enthusiasts.

Birds of India (Collins Field Guide)

Author: Norman Arlott
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007560680
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 819

Book Description
This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series – the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers.

Collins Field Guide

Author: Norman Arlott
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007429547
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers. Every species of bird you might encounter in the region is featured, apart from non-established introductions. This includes coverage of China (south of the line used to define the Palearctic), Hainan (treated separately from SE China), Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and the Coco Islands. As many of the major subspecies as possible are also included. Beautiful artwork depicts their breeding plumage, and non-breeding plumage when it differs significantly. The accompanying text concentrates on the specific characteristics and appearance of each species that allow identification in the field, including voice and distribution maps."

British Coastal Wildlife (Collins Complete Guides)

Author: Paul Sterry
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007448589
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1412

Book Description
Discover over 1,200 species of animals and plants found in the coastal regions of Britain and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. This is the definitive photographic reference guide for nature enthusiasts.

Birds of Southern Africa

Author: Ber van Perlo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Birds of Southern Africa surpasses other field guides to the region by illustrating and describing all 1,250 bird species of South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. In addition, this is the only guide to illustrate the birds of Angola (including Cabinda), whose river basins and rocky hillsides are home to the striking White-headed Robin Chat and the Angolan Cave Chat. The 84 color plates group similar species and subspecies and also depict vagrants and ocean wanderers that appear in this huge region characterized by widely varying habitats, from woodlands and forests to deserts to swamps. The text directly opposite the plates concisely describes each bird's habitat and key physical, behavioral, and vocal characteristics. All the larks are shown perching as well as in flight, and every swallow is pictured in flight from below. The most distinctive immature and nonbreeding plumages are included, and distribution maps show the range and frequency of each species. This is an essential guide for any birder contemplating a trip to southern Africa. The only field guide to illustrate every bird species of South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Angola (including Cabinda) 1,250 species illustrated on 84 color plates Buzzards to bustards, flufftails to flycatchers, penguins to pipits, and many more Informative notes directly opposite illustrations succinctly describe each bird's habitat and key physical, behavioral, and vocal characteristics Female or juvenile shown for many species in addition to adult male Subspecies and color variants included Shaded maps showing range and frequency of each species

Collins Field Guide to the New Zealand Seashore

Author: Sally Fraser Carson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781775540106
Category : Seashore animals
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
Fully revised and updated, this is the ultimate guide to the New Zealand seashore. The essential guide to New Zealand's inter-tidal wilderness - for every bach, glovebox and home library. New Zealand has over 14,000 kilometres of coastline, the 10th longest length of coast in the world. From sheltered sandy beaches, rugged cliff-lined fiords, the geography of New Zealand's coastline is as diverse as it is spectacular. The Collins Field Guide to the New Zealand Seashoreis packed with information on endemic and introduced species, including anemones, sea stars, crabs, barnacles, paua, mussels, clams, oysters - this is New Zealand's most comprehensive and up to date guide to our unique and fascinating seashore.

Wildlife of the Galapagos

Author: Julian Fitter
Publisher: Traveller's Guide
ISBN: 9780008156732
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The islands of the Galápagos, situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife and are visited by thousands of tourists each year.

The Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand

Author: Barrie D. Heather
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780143570929
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
'You can put your hand on this book and swear by it, because it's the bible. Every bird of town, bush, swamp, island, beach, river and the sea is here - accurately, intricately, and beautifully observed.

Birds of Mexico and Central America

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
"Birds of Mexico and Central America features: The only field guide to illustrate and describe every species of bird in Central America from Mexico to Panama, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica; more than 1,500 species illustrated on 98 color plates; information on key identification features, habitat, and songs and calls; distribution maps showing location and prevalence of each species; illustrations of all plumages for each species, including males, females, and juveniles; informative notes conveniently placed opposite the illustrations; and comprehensive, concise, and highly portable."--BOOK JACKET.