Wildlife of New Zealand : A Field Guide Fully Revised and Expanded

The essential field guide to the distinctive flora and fauna of New Zealand, fully revised and expanded to be more comprehensive than ever.

This handy pocket guide includes up-to-date descriptions of all manner of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, insects, seashore species, trees and shrubs, grasses, fungi, and lichen, with new sections covering fish and places to visit. Accompanied by hundreds of color photographs and current maps, the succinct text contains information on identification, distribution, and biology.

The detailed introduction covers New Zealand's habitats, geography, and geology, and discusses current conservation issues. The guide also contains information on national parks and useful websites and contacts, as well as a glossary and comprehensive index—making it an indispensable traveling companion for anyone interested in this incredible part of the world.