full-color photos throughout, 5 x 8Guide to one of the worlds most popular birding destinationsText and photos by premier New Zealand bird photographerThe first photographic field guide to the birds of New Zealand, this book features more than 360 full-color images of the countrys dramatic bird lifeup to four photographs for each speciesas well as up-to-date information on each birds common and scientific names, habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, voice, food, and breeding habits. Plumage differences between the sexes are shown. A helpful glossary, indexes, and equipment information complete this invaluable field guide for birders, photographers, and travelers alike.