"A wonderful updated and expanded second edition to the original Birds of New Guinea published 28 years ago.
#Handbook of the birds of the world alive update#
A long-awaited, greatly expanded update to an authoritative regional reference." -Judy Quinn, Library Journal Detailed species accounts are now separate from the 111 color illustrations-most new and twice as many as the first edition-with additional abridged species accounts and habitat maps facing these plates. "Pratt and Beehler here cover all 780 bird species in this region, drawing in even more biological data-including some on behavior, diet, and nesting-than typically found in field guides. An excellent present for yourself or the birder in your family." - Gloster Birder "I can not recommend this guide highly enough whether you are planning a trip to New Guinea or you are just an armchair birder widening your horizons about the world's birds. " Birds of New Guinea will be the major reference to birds of the island for many years to come and the authors are to be congratulated on a scholarly yet accessible book." -Phil Gregory, Australian Bird Life high quality field guide, with maps on the same page as the plates, excellent, informative text, good artwork-and everything one hopes for in a field guide." - Birding Ecotours "Amazing! Please buy it, whether or not you're planning a trip to West Papua or PNG. This is also a thing of beauty in itself and a pleasure to drool over." -Bo Beolens, Fatbirder "This is an excellent book and will serve travelling birders very well indeed and I am sure will be just as welcomes by local wildlife lovers in New Guinea. "A must have for birders with an interest in the region!" -Ian Paulsen, Birdbooker Report