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This page lists bird related books published by New Holland that are not included in any of the series or groupings of New Holland books listed down the left side of the page.

New Holland pages

Photographic guides

Natural History Monographs

Birdwatcher's guide series

New Zealand/Australia

Garden birds

Other bird related books

Little Penguins: Exploring The Life Of The World's Smallest Penguin

Ken Stepnell

2017

"This beautifully illustrated book explores every aspect of the lives of these remarkable seabirds from feeding and breeding to migrations and threats. The entertaining and informative text is accompanied by many beautiful photographs that illustrate aspects of the penguins' life and behaviour which are rarely seen by humans. The book is ideal for anyone interested in birds and conservation and makes the perfect gift for anyone who has witnessed a spectacular 'penguin parade' as the birds return en masse to their nesting burrows at dusk after a day's fishing out at sea."

Green Guide to Garden Birds of Australia

Peter Slater and Sally Elmer

2015

"This new title in New Holland's award-winning Green Guides series investigates the ever-popular subject of the birds in Australia's back yards. Identification spreads cover all the key species and families likely to occur in gardens across Australia, including many species of pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, fantails, butcherbirds and honeyeaters. Iconic birds such as Tawny Frogmouth, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and Laughing Kookaburra sit alongside less familiar visitors such as the Australian Owlet-nightjar, Pacific Baza, Weebill and Apostlebird. There are also sections covering introduced species, whether or not to feed garden birds, and the types of plant which supply the best cover for nesting and sources of nectar and berries for attracting birds into the garden."

Birds of New Zealand

Alison Dench

New Holland

2015

"New Zealand boasts exceptional species of birds; a quarter of the birdlife lives nowhere else on the planet. With the concerted focus on bird recovery, through sanctuaries, the Department of Conservation and volunteer groups, native birds are abundant, and those struggling species are continually growing in population. Rob Suisted has captured these beautiful birds in remarkable, vibrant photographs, with individual portraits and habitat shots. The four main habitats – forest, wetlands, sea and coast, and open country are introduced by Alison Dench's thoroughly researched text. Extended captions accompany each photograph. This attractive, colourful book is a wonderful expression of New Zealand's most interesting birdlife."

Glimpses of Australian Birdlife

Peter Slater and Sally Elmer with Raoul Slater

2014

"This beautifully photographed book captures the variety and brilliance of Australian birds in their natural habitat. Glimpses of Australian Birdlife by Sally Elmer and Peter Slater features stunning photos of small and large bush-birds and waterbirds, as well as a brief passage about how the photo was taken. The authors have spent many days travelling Australia to catch a glimpse of these birds, photographing them in flight, resting, hunting for prey and nesting. Short poems and haikus, by Peter Slater, accompany some of the images."

Photographic Field Guide: Birds of Australia

Jim Flegg

2011

"This highly successful book features all 840 bird species that live on or visit the Australian continent. Following a brief introduction about bird biology, habitats and bird families, the main part of the book comprises species entries. Each species is depicted in a photograph; sometimes there are two where male and female vary or breeding plumage is different. A map shows each species' distribution in and around Australia, and the text gives details of size, colour, shape, behaviour, calls and habitat. This second edition has updated maps, general text information and common and Latin names. In addition, several photographs have been replaced with better ones."

New Zealand Bird Calls

Lynette Moon, Geoff Moon, John Kendrick, Karen Baird

2011

"New Zealand is known for its birds, and the melodic quality of their song. Here, in one book and CD package is a selection of 60 of the most popular, important or interesting birds. In the book, each bird entry includes information about habitat, distribution, appearance and behaviour of the bird, along with a description of its calls. Each entry is illustrated with photographs from the renowned collection of Geoff Moon, making identification easy. The CD, contained in a plastic envelope on the book's inside back cover, contains 60 tracks, one per bird, and each track includes up to three different calls, such as alarm, territory and courtship songs."

Kiwi: A Natural History

Isabel Castro

New Holland

2011

"New Zealand's best-known bird and national icon is the subject of this new and highly accessible title from two experts in their field. There are five recognised species of kiwi, distributed unevenly in locations throughout New Zealand and ranging from the most widespread - the North Island brown kiwi - to the most endangered (the little spotted kiwi). Along with stunning photographs from award-winning wildlife photographer Rod Morris, native bird expert Dr Isabel Castrol describes all key aspects of kiwi, from their evolution, prehistory and closest relatives (based on the latest research) to their feeding and breeding behaviour and current conservation issues, making this the perfect introduction for anyone with an interest in these fascinating birds."

Birds of the Outback

Don Hadden

2010

"The beauty of these birds, such as the tiny delicate Emuwren that lives exclusively among Spinifex clumps, the unmistakable majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle and the elusive Chestnut-breasted Whiteface of the gibber plains of South Australia, are all captured in their natural environments by peripatetic nature photographer Don Hadden."

New Zealand Forest Birds and their World

Geoff Moon

2010

"Drawing on more than 70 years worth of study in the field & representing literally thousands of hours spent poised behind a 300mm lens Forest Birds by Geoff Moon presents a visual and written portrait of the most important or characteristic birds of the New Zealand forest. Arranged in taxonomic order, these total nearly 30 species, among them some of the country's best-loved birds such as the bellbird, fantail, kingfisher, kiwi, kokako, morepork, tomtit, kakariki, saddleback, stitchbird and tui. Enriching the photography are Geoff's personal notes, amassed like his photographs from decades of observation."

Waterbirds Of Australian

Don Hadden

2010

"Australia supports a fascinating variety of waterbirds, from the Jabiru (more properly known as the Black-necked Stork) to two native hens. Amongst the shorebirds are about 30 migratory waders. There are ibis and spoonbills, extremely secretive and discreetly plumaged crakes and rails, and 23 species of the Ardeidae family of herons, egrets, bitterns and night-herons. All have been captured in their natural environment by nature photographer Don Hadden, following on from his Birds of Australia and Birds of the Outback."

The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds

Peter Slater, Pat Slater, Raoul Slater

2009

"This is a new and updated version of the very popular Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds and includes 64 new or extensively revised colour plates, incorporating all the new birds observed in Australia, including Tasmania and islands and territories since 1986. Also included is a re-organisation of the guide into broad habitats - seabirds, shore birds, inland water birds and bush birds; updated common and scientific names, revised maps, and a new visual index to aid beginners in finding the most appropriate pages in the guide."

New Zealand Wetland Birds and their World

Geoff Moon

2009

"Wetland Birds launches a major new series of habitat-based books on New Zealand bird life. In his introduction Geoff Moon presents all the major types of wetland found in the country. The greater part of the book features portraits of the birds that use New Zealand's wetlands on a permanent or seasonal basis. A lifetime's worth of fabulous bird photography is accompanied by lucid text liberally endowed with Geoff's own intimate observations, all collected from more than 60 years' experience, crouching among reeds or standing statue-still in a hide with his camera. Some of the country's most elusive birds are found in wetlands; most of the photographs of the fernbird, bittern and dabchick that feature in this book are not only previously unpublished but are also among the finest images available of these hard-to-shoot species."

Penguins Of New Zealand

Lloyd Spencer Davis

New Holland

2009

"Lloyd Spencer Davis, one of the country's top researchers into penguin biology and behaviour, has written an informative and accessible guide to 12 species, covering all key aspects from their evolution and prehistory to their feeding and breeding behaviour and current conservation issues. Penguin watching is also covered, making this the perfect birdwatcher's souvenir as well as a fascinating primer on these much-loved birds."

Attracting Birds and Other Wildlife to Your Garden in New Zealand

Gordon Ell

2009

"Filled with practical general advice about luring birds and other creatures close to your home or school windows, you'll also find step-by-step guidelines and illustrations for building simple feeders, lists of suitable food plants and notes on watching birds. Gordon Ell has built up a wealth of knowledge on the subject of attracting birdlife since his first book on the subject Encouraging Birds in the New Zealand Garden was published in 1981 (and which went on to reprint 11 times). In this new book, which includes beautiful bird and nature photography by Geoff Moon and others, enticing birds into your backyard is made simpler than ever, regardless of the size or style of your garden and how much or how little spare time you have."

All About New Zealand Birds

Dave Gunson

2008

"This fun and educational book features dozens of vibrant illustrations by talented artist, children's book writer and bird fanatic Dave Gunson. Over 50 of our most interesting and most loved native and introduced birds have been illustrated especially for this book by Dave. Each page features one large illustration of a bird and 100 words of text. All About New Zealand Birds is an ideal introduction to many of the birds of New Zealand for people of all ages. Accompanied by fascinating and often humorous facts about physical characteristics, habitat, feeding habits, breeding information and more."

Birds of Australia

Don Hadden

2008

"Australian birds are unique. This book features photographs that showcase the birds in intimate environments - from sea and shore birds to night birds, honeyeaters and finches. It features over 100 birds in their native habitats."

Birds of Australia

Ian Rohr

2008

"The birds of Australia make their homes in different habitats, from the coast to the dry inland. How many have you seen? This book full of beautiful pictures will introduce you to a variety of birds and includes: a full-colour map showing the different bird habitats; colourful photographs and illustrations of the birds; text full of interesting and fun information; activities to test your knowledge; and an index and a list of websites where you can find more information."

Where to Watch Birds in New Zealand: More Than 30 of the Country's Best Birding Locations

Kathy Ombler

2007

"In Where to Watch Birds in New Zealand Kathy Ombler introduces more than 30 of New Zealand's finest birding sites, with a full description of the location as well as a list of the birds to watch out for. Here are just a few examples of the sites that are covered: Otago Peninsula, home to colonies of northern royal albatross, yellow-eyed and blue penguins and many other seabird species; Kapiti Island, huge predator-free island that is a refuge for kokako, takahe, saddleback and stitchbird; and, Farewell Spit, which gives seasonal lodging to hundreds of thousands of New Zealand and overseas migrants.All the sites can be visited privately or with guided tours, and many of the tour and sanctuary operators have good connections with key bird-watching organisations in the Britain and the US. The book also includes location maps, colour photography, a list of all the species mentioned, plus a shortlist of 'must-see' birds, as well as travel tips and accommodation information for visitors."

Know Your New Zealand Birds

Lynette Moon

New Holland Publishers

2006

"This beginner's guide from Lynnette Moon forms an authoritative and easy-to-grasp introduction to over 80 of New Zealand's best-known bird species. Though free of birding jargon and extraneous information, the text is lucid and packed with all the key facts on appearance, call, behaviour and nesting details that will enable the layperson to identify the species they commonly see from the backyard to the bush, beach and mountain. Each entry is accompanied by a succinct data panel and a full-page, full-colour portrait photograph."

Birds Of New Zealand: Checklist

Brian O'Flaherty

2006

"New Zealand's unique birdlife, from the kiwi, kea, kaka and kokako of bush and hill to the many petrels, penguins and albatrosses of the coastal regions, is of immense interest to ornithologists worldwide, and this handy pocket size checklist will make a valuable addition to any NZ birder's pack. Featuring the full 350 odd species that can be seen on the mainland and offshore islands, with English common name, Maori name and scientific name, the checklist enables the birder to note down sightings of each bird in up to five separate locations. Maps of the North and South Islands, showing key birding locations, are included."

Field Guide to New Zealand Seabirds

Brian Parkinson

2nd edition

2006

"Around New Zealand's long coastline and its many islands, the keen observer is able to see more seabirds than in most other countries. Three-quarters of the world's albatrosses, penguins and petrels and half the shearwaters and shags are to be found here, along with representatives of several other groups. This new edition of the Field Guide to New Zealand Seabirds includes a selection of new photographs and bird data and now contains an entry for the New Zealand Storm Petrel, subject of one of the most newsworthy 'rediscoveries' of recent years. With a checklist, main map, individual distribution maps and field notes for all native, endemic and visiting species, plus colour photos throughout, this field guide is an essential piece of any seabirder's kit."

Birds Of Australia's Top End

Denise Goodfellow

2005

"A field guide for residents and visitors to the Top End of Australia. This book is well regarded in the Top End where it serves as the most comprehensive bird book. It also has international appeal to those seeking to visit this part of Australia where the wildlife really is still wild. This second edition builds on the first which, besides acting as an invaluable identification guide, also passes on snippets of fascinating Aboriginal information in regard to the birds and the landscape. There has been considerable updating of information throughout the book for this new edition."

Albatrosses: Elusive Mariners Of The Southern Ocean

Aleks Terauds, Fiona Stewart

2005

"Elusive Mariners of the Southern Ocean tells the life histories of each of the five species of Albatross that breed in Australian waters, describes their breeding islands and outlines the efforts being made to preserve them. The book covers the history of human involvement in Bass Straight and the Southern Ocean the impact it has had on feral animals. Illustrated with the author's beautiful and intimate photographs of the birds, together with historic illustrations from publications such as Gould's The Birds of Australia and others created specifically for this book."

Know Your Birds: Australia's Most Common Birds

Louise Egerton

2005

"Ok, so you can tell a pigeon from a seagull but what about a Magpie from a Currawong? Or a native Noisy Miner from an introduced Indian or Common Myna? There are over 750 species of birds in Australia, so it's not surprising that most of us give up trying to know them. Know Your Birds narrows the field to Australia's best known birds, those you are most likely to see around our towns and cities. Between the pages of this book - no matter where you live in Australia - you will find a great many familiar birds. Each of the 80 entries features a photographic portrait of a well-known bird. From these alone you will be able to identify most of the birds that you see. The accompanying text is all about how these birds live: their foibles, habits, social lives and domestic arrangements."

Photographic Field Guide: Birds of Australia

Jim Flegg

2002

"This is a bird-identification guide with a difference. Instead of using colour plates of paintings to identify the species, it features photographs, covering all 840 bird species that live or visit the Australian continent. Following a brief introduction about bird biology, habitats and bird families, the main part of the book comprises species entries. Each species is depicted in a photograph, or two where male and female vary or breeding plumage is different. A map shows each species' distribution in and around Australia, and the text gives details of size, colour, shape, behaviour, calls and habitat. The at-a-glance symbols at the end of each entry indicate major habitat types."

Field Guide to Tasmanian Birds

Dave Watts

2001

"This field guide combines information to aid the identification of birds found in Tasmania with photographs of each species in its natural habitat. Bird entries are organized into six groups: waterbirds; birds of prey; rails and hens; waders; gulls and terns; owls, parrots and kingfishers; and songbirds. Each entry includes information on identification, behaviour, voice, habitat and breeding, accompanied by a colour photograph and distribution map. The foreword is written by ornithologist David Baker-Gabb."

New Zealand: Land of Birds

Geoff Moon

2001

"New Zealand: Land of Birds captures the grandeur and variety of many of New Zealand's birds and the wide diversity of environments in which they live, feed and breed. An informative introduction deals with the evolution of many of the species, followed by the impact to them caused through the arrival of the Maori and then the European settlers and their subsequent clearance of the land. Eight chapters comprising over 150 colour photographs and informative text, range over the various landscapes in which many birds may be found, including the coast and selected offshore islands; tidal estuaries, mangroves and lagoons; migrant wading-bird habits; wetlands (lake, swamps and rivers); rural landscapes; forests; high country; and urban landscapes."

Field Guide to New Zealand Seabirds

Brian Parkinson

1st edition

2000

"Around New Zealand, with its extensive coastline and many inshore and offshore islands, it is possible for the keen observer to see more seabirds than in most other countries. This guide covers 15 seabird groups and describes each species according to various key aspects."

The Best of Australian Birds

Dave Watts

1999

"This collection of photographs of species of birds from all the key habitats of Australia is presented in a large format, including many double-page spreads. Informative text and captions accompany the photography."

Birdwatching in Australia and New Zealand

Ken Simpson and Zoë Wilson

1998

"This is a comprehensive introduction to birdwatching in Australia and New Zealand, linking bird observation to habitat with a special emphasis on conservation. The book covers a diverse range of subjects: where to find various birds; migration patterns; breeding habits; bird calls; equipment; how to combine bird watching with other hobbies; and birdwatching for the disabled. It lists popular spots to visit, where to buy tools, and birdwatching clubs. Colour photographs help with identification of various birds."

Birds of Australia: Green Guide

Peter Rowland

1998

"There are over 700 species of birds in Australia, and this book provides an introduction to the major groups, with an emphasis on those that the amateur naturalist and nature-lover is most likely to see. The book is organized into six sections which cover birds of prey, waders and waterbirds, seabirds, songbirds, pigeons and parrots and other birds. Information is organized simply, with individual species or group entries describing key characteristics - where they are found, food requirements and behavioural habits. Each entry is accompanied by a colour photograph and, where appropriate, distribution maps. A key feature of the text is the "gee whiz" spreads which answer many of the most commonly asked questions about why birds do what they do, revealing facts and providing practical information for the amateur enthusiast."

Parrots of Australia: Green Guide

Terence R. Lindsay

1998

"Parrots are colourful and conspicuous and capture the imagination of bird observers and visitors to Australia. This text explains how to distinguish one from another and presents some of the details of their lives and behaviour. Covering all of the parrot species in Australia, the book is organized into six sections - the cockatoos, the lorikeets, the grass parrots, the rosellas, offshore parrots and other parrots. Information is organized simply, with individual species entries describing key characteristics such as where they are found, food requirements and behavioural habits. Each entry is accompanied by colour photographs and, where appropriate, distribution maps. A key feature of the text is the "gee whiz" section which answers many of the most commonly asked questions about why parrots do what they do, revealing interesting facts and providing practical information for the amateur enthusiast."