Birds of New Guinea

New Guinea is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with an extraordinary diversity of bird species, including a remarkable number of endemics found nowhere else on Earth. This field guide provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the region?s avifauna, covering the entire New Guinea region, including Indonesian West Papua, Papua New Guinea, and their associated islands such as the Bismarcks, Bougainville, the Aru Islands and others. This fully revised second edition incorporates the latest scientific knowledge, including taxonomic updates, new distribution data and insights into identification and vocalisations. Notably, it includes 41 species newly added since the first edition, all fully illustrated and mapped. The book features extensively updated species accounts, newly revised range maps and over 1,800 high-quality illustrations, spread across 216 colour plates, depicting birds in various plumages, including males, females, juveniles and birds in flight. New Guinea is home to some of the world?s most iconic and sought-after birds, from the dazzling birds of paradise and bowerbirds to an astonishing variety of pigeons, parrots, kingfishers and honeyeaters. This guide is an essential resource for birders, ornithologists and naturalists eager to explore the incredible avian diversity of this fascinating region. Key Features Comprehensive coverage of all bird species found in New Guinea and its offshore islands, including over 970 species, with 507 endemics and 41 new records incorporated into this edition. Revised and expanded species accounts with updated conservation statuses from The IUCN Red List. Over 1,800 high-quality illustrations, spread across 216 colour plates, showing key identification details, including flight views and plumage variations. 880+ full-color range maps, reflecting the latest distribution data. Updated taxonomy, scientific names, and common names. Detailed information on identification, habitat, behaviour and vocalisations. QR codes for every species linking to extra audiovisual content. Whether you are planning a birding expedition or simply fascinated by the incredible avifauna of New Guinea, this second edition is an indispensable companion, ensuring you have the most reliable and updated reference to the birds of this extraordinary region.