The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by Hugh Robertson

The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by Hugh Robertson

Officially endorsed by the Ornithological Society of New Zealand Comprehensive and easy-to-use Introduces key bird-watching sites Ideal for use in the field Every bird species in New Zealand represented in 74 original, full-page, colour paintings, including rare & recently extinct birds

Hugh Robertson was educated at Massey University (BSc Hons) and Oxford University (DPhil). He is currently a Principal Science Advisor at the Department of Conservation (DOC) and has worked for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for over 35 years, specialising in kiwi research for the past 23. Author or co-author of over 60 scientific publications, Robertson is an acknowledged expert in his field, serving as the Oceania representative on the CITES Animals Committee and as scientific advisor to the Kakerori Recovery Programme in the Cook Islands. He has won several awards for his work, including the Ornithological Society of New Zealand's AT Edgar Junior and Falla Memorial awards. He is a regular commentator on Radio New Zealand National. Robertson lives in Wellington, and is married with two children and a kiwi-finding labrador.

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ISBN 13	9780140288353
ISBN 10	014028835X
Title	The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand
Author	Hugh Robertson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Group (NZ)
Year published	1999-08-18
Number of pages	168
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.