Extinct Birds of New Zealand
by Alan Tennyson
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/near fine
- ISBN 10
- 0909010218
- ISBN 13
- 9780909010218
- Seller
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Wellington, New Zealand
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About This Item
Wellington, New Zealand: Te Papa Press, 2006. First printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. Paul Martinson. Hardcover One corner bumped. oversized book so shipping to your country may be more than standard.; 240 x 290 x 23 mm; 160 pages
In New Zealands lush rainforests, isolated from the outside world for 80 million years, many extraordinary birds evolved. They included the giant moa, the beautiful huia, and the largest eagle the earth has ever seen. Within a few hundred years, human settlement extinguished 58 species over a quarter of the species. For the first time ever, this book brings all these lost birds to life. In rich colour, celebrated painter Paul Martinson depicts each bird in its original habitat. Te Papa palaeontologist Alan Tennyson provides detailed information on the birds as well as a compelling overview of their tragic extinction. This book is essential reading for experts, students, and anyone interested in the unique natural history of this island nation.
In New Zealands lush rainforests, isolated from the outside world for 80 million years, many extraordinary birds evolved. They included the giant moa, the beautiful huia, and the largest eagle the earth has ever seen. Within a few hundred years, human settlement extinguished 58 species over a quarter of the species. For the first time ever, this book brings all these lost birds to life. In rich colour, celebrated painter Paul Martinson depicts each bird in its original habitat. Te Papa palaeontologist Alan Tennyson provides detailed information on the birds as well as a compelling overview of their tragic extinction. This book is essential reading for experts, students, and anyone interested in the unique natural history of this island nation.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Bookseller
- The Last Word (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3366
- Title
- Extinct Birds of New Zealand
- Author
- Alan Tennyson
- Illustrator
- Paul Martinson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First printing
- ISBN 10
- 0909010218
- ISBN 13
- 9780909010218
- Publisher
- Te Papa Press
- Place of Publication
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Date Published
- 2006
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