Author : Hilary Aikman
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN :
The first comprehensive book on the bird of the Chatham Islands, written by 2 Dept. of Conservation experts. All 68 breeding species are illustrated with colour photos and distribution maps. Includes such iconic species as black robin, Chatham Islands taiko and albatross.
Author : Colin Miskelly
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,34 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9781877257780
"Describes the Chatham Islands, with particular emphasis on the islands' geology, flora, fauna, habitats and extinct and endangered species - on land, in freshwater and in the sea ... also provides an introduction to the human history of the islands, and a guide to the many reserves and covenants that have been established to protect and conserve the islands' heritage"--Back cover.
Author : Mark Avery
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 47,61 MB
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 050077353X
Everything you didn’t know about the avian world: a fascinating compendium showcasing the extraordinary wonders of birds, illuminated with exquisite ornithological illustrations, prints, and drawings Humans share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and have always been enchanted by them. Birds can be a sign of the changing seasons, a symbol of freedom, or simply a breathtaking vision of beauty. Remarkable Birds approaches these fascinating creatures thematically across eight sections covering all aspects of humans’ relationship with birds. “Songbirds” celebrates the greatest bird virtuosi, such as the nightingale, while “Birds of Prey” includes majestic hunters such as the harpy eagle. “Feathered Travelers” describes astounding journeys made by birds including tiny hummingbirds that migrate huge distances. “The Love Life of Birds” illuminates the most brilliant displays upon which different species rely to find a mate—notably the extravagant plumage and dances of birds of paradise. “Avian Cities” explores the spectacular, large colonies of species such as the flamingo, while “Useful to Us” examines the diverse ways we find birds valuable, such as the turkey or the canary. “Threatened & Extinct” describes some species that have been lost forever, and others on the brink. Birds have also had great mystical significance and “Revered & Adored” considers such species as the sacred ibis, believed by the ancient Egyptians to represent the god Thoth.
Author : Mary Elizabeth Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,48 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Chatham Island robin
ISBN : 9781775432371
"In 1979 the black robin of the Chatham Islands was on the brink of extinction, with only five birds left. When the Wildlife Service intervened to rescue them in 1980, there was only one female who could lay fertile eggs. She became known as Old Blue. Today there are 200 or more living black robins - all of them her descendants"--Publisher information.
Author : Johan Bonnevie
Publisher :
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 16,47 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Chatham Islands (N.Z.)
ISBN : 9780854671144
In the beginning the Chatham Islands were only known to the birds, to the seals, and the whales, and all the creatures of the sea. Then came the people that settled there...the Moriori, a Polynesian race.
Author : Liz Light
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,55 MB
Release : 2023-07
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 9781913679408
Aotearoa New Zealand has a diverse range of bird species but is especially renowned for its seabirds. Fifteen of the world's 18 penguin species have been recorded in the New Zealand region. Nine of these species breed here. Of petrels, 40 of the world's 127 species breed in the New Zealand region, some on the mainland or nearby islands where they can be seen with ease, and many more are throughout the Southern Ocean. Twelve of the world' s 21 albatross species nest in New Zealand and of those seven do not nest elsewhere. As well as these specific species, the book covers 50 sites on the North and South Islands, Rakiura/Stewart Island and Rekohu/Chatham Islands that are best for birdwatching.Detailed descriptions of each site cover the terrain, tracks and trails where certain species are likely to be encountered. Particular species for each site are highlighted. A fact file for each site lists land or sea access; type of habitat, best time to visit, facilities and accommodation. Key species checklists are provided for each site and particular ones are highlighted with detailed summaries. The second edition is fully updated by Oscar Thomas with 90 new photographs and with three new
Author : Alan James Drummond Tennyson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,42 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Extinct birds
ISBN : 9780909010218
Paintings of fifty-eight species of extinct New Zealand birds including the largest eagle the earth has ever seen with text on facing pages.
Author : David Butler
Publisher :
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 35,61 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Nature
ISBN :
This book tells the story of the rare Chatham Island black robin. It will inspire all those concerned with the conservation of endangered species and demonstrates that recovery is possible even in the most extreme cases. In fact, the black robin was nearly extinct--reduced to one surviving breeding pair--when the program described here was put into effect. The innovative techniques used by the team responsible for this effort are described in detail and will allow wildlife biologists around the world to adopt similar strategies suited to their own needs. One of the book's co-authors led the black robin program, and the other was one of the scientists on the team. Written in a lively, nontechnical manner, this book will be of interest to a wide range of conservationists, wildlife biologists, and general readers.
Author : Keith Woodley
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 22,92 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Coastal ecology
ISBN : 9780143567509
Shorebirds of New Zealand is a beautiful, informative and lyrical account of the many shorebirds found here - those living and breeding in the same area year after year, those that migrate within New Zealand, and those whose migrations link the hemispheres. It examines the lifecycles, habits and histories of our shorebirds, such as red knots (some 50,000 of which reach New Zealand from Siberia annually), or red-necked stints (birds the size of a sparrow that make a similar journey), and our own shorebirds - stilts and oystercatchers, terns and gulls, dotterels and wrybills, snipes and godwits. Author Keith Woodley connects these shorebirds with everyday people and the environment, looking into our social and cultural values, the work of researchers and community conservation groups, as well as the ways in which our lives impact those of shorebirds - both harmoniously and harmfully. Shorebirds of New Zealand is a significant and thought-provoking book, with many stories to tell and a strong environmental message elegantly stated. 'Keith Woodley's beautiful book highlights the magic of our shorebirds and their struggle for survival.' --Canvas (Weekend Herald) 'Keith Woodley ... has put his heart along with his vast knowledge of lifecycles, habits and histories of our shorebirds into this book ... [it's] packed with discreet and skilful photography.' --Andrea Fox, Waikato Times 'That Keith is deeply interested and concerned about the plight of shorebirds, about their future and about the diverse landscapes they occupy is apparent in the beautifully crafted Shorebirds. ... a beautifully written and presented book with a strong conservation message.' --Kate Graeme, Forest & Bird
Author : Cherry Lawrie
Publisher :
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 20,65 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Chatham Islands (N.Z.)
ISBN : 9780975099193
