Birds of New Guinea: Including Bismarck Archipelago and Bouganville (2nd Edition)

The second edition of Birds of New Guinea is the only single-volume field guide to comprehensively cover all of the 970+ bird species recorded in the New Guinea region and its offshore islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago, Bougainville, Raja Ampat, and the Aru Islands. With over 500 endemic species, this guide is an indispensable resource for birders, researchers, conservationists, and ecotourism professionals exploring one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems.

This fully revised edition brings together the latest scientific research, field observations, and taxonomic updates in a compact, field-ready format designed for use in tropical environments. Whether you’re a seasoned ornithologist or a passionate amateur birder, this guide offers everything you need to identify and understand the birds of New Guinea.

Features:

• Coverage of 970+ species, including all known endemics.
• 1,800+ illustrations across 216 color plates, showing key plumages including males, females, immatures and birds in flight.
• 880+ updated range maps with the latest distribution data.
• Updated taxonomy and nomenclature aligned with global checklists.
• Concise species accounts covering ID, habitat, behavior, vocalizations, and conservation status.
• QR codes for instant access to audiovisual material.
• User-friendly index with alternative names for quick lookup in the field.
• Lightweight, humidity-resistant paper ideal for tropical conditions.
• Compact, portable format that fits easily into a daypack.
• Opposite-page layout: illustrations on one side, species information on the other for quick reference.
• Clear visual comparisons of similar species and plumage variations.

Whether you’re deep in the rainforest scanning coastal wetlands, or trekking through montane habitats, this guide is built to travel.