Discovering New Zealand Birds

Morris, Sandra

Notes
Looks at how 14 of New Zealand’s birds got their names, how they feed, sing or call and how they nest and raise a family. Blends legend, tradition and Maori myth with fascinating and often quirky facts.
Contents
Contents look at : What is a bird -- New Zealand Wood pigeon (Kereru) -- Wrybill (Ngutu-parore) -- kingfisher (kotare) -- yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) -- Takahe -- Black Robin -- Kakapo -- Royal Albatross (Toroa) -- Kiwi -- Blue Duck (Whio) -- Morepork (Ruru) -- Kea -- Spotted Shag (Parekareka) -- Kokako.
Location edition Bar Code due date
Aotearoa NZ Collection 28958
Dewey:NZ Birds
ISBN:1869488040 9781869488048
pub:1998