Birds of New Guinea

<p><b>The definitive field guide to the marvelous birds of New Guinea</b><br><br>This is the completely revised edition of the essential field guide to the birds of New Guinea. The world's largest tropical island New Guinea boasts a spectacular avifauna characterized by cassowaries megapodes pigeons parrots cuckoos kingfishers and owlet-nightjars as well as an exceptionally diverse assemblage of songbirds such as the iconic birds of paradise and bowerbirds. <i>Birds of New Guinea</i> is the only guide to cover all 780 bird species reported in the area including 366 endemics. Expanding its coverage with 111 vibrant color plates&#151;twice as many as the first edition&#151;and the addition of 635 range maps the book also contains updated species accounts with new information about identification voice habits and range. A must-have for everyone from ecotourists to field researchers <i>Birds of New Guinea</i> remains an indispensable guide to the diverse birds of this remarkable region.<br></p><ul><li>780 bird species including 366 found nowhere else</li><li>111 stunning color plates twice the number of the first edition</li><li>Expanded and updated species accounts provide details on identification voice habits and range</li><li>635 range maps</li><li>Revised classification of birds reflects the latest research</li></ul>