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Birds of New Guinea: Second Edition (Princeton Field Guides),New
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The definitive field guide to the marvelous birds of New GuineaThis 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 owletnightjars, as well as an exceptionally diverse assemblage of songbirds such as the iconic birds of paradise and bowerbirds. Birds of New Guinea is the only guide to cover all 780 bird species reported in the area, including 366 endemics. Expanding its coverage with 111 vibrant color platestwice as many as the first editionand the addition of 635 range maps, the book also contains updated species accounts with new information about identification, voice, habits, and range. A musthave for everyone from ecotourists to field researchers, Birds of New Guinea remains an indispensable guide to the diverse birds of this remarkable region.780 bird species, including 366 found nowhere else 111 stunning color plates, twice the number of the first edition Expanded and updated species accounts provide details on identification, voice, habits, and range 635 range maps Revised classification of birds reflects the latest research
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Birds of New Guinea: Second Edition'? A: This field guide primarily focuses on the birds of New Guinea, covering all 780 bird species reported in the region, including 366 species that are endemic to the island.
- Q: How many color plates are included in this edition? A: The second edition includes 111 vibrant color plates, which is double the number found in the first edition.
- Q: What updates have been made in the species accounts? A: The species accounts have been expanded and updated to include new information about identification, voice, habits, and range.
- Q: Are there maps included in the guide? A: Yes, the guide contains 635 range maps that provide detailed distribution information for each bird species.
- Q: Who is the author of this field guide? A: The author of 'Birds of New Guinea: Second Edition' is Thane K. Pratt.
- Q: When was the second edition published? A: The second edition was published on October 1, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The field guide consists of 528 pages.
- Q: Is this guide suitable for both ecotourists and researchers? A: Yes, this guide is designed to be an indispensable resource for both ecotourists and field researchers interested in the diverse avifauna of New Guinea.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The item condition of 'Birds of New Guinea: Second Edition' is classified as new.