Hawaiian Birdlife

Very good hardcover in dust jacket. Foxing on top edge of pages and first few pages. DJ is shelf worn, stained, creased at corners.

First Edition.

A comprehensive survey of the birds of all the Hawaiian Islands, including the Leeward Islands. The author traces the known history of the native birds (since Captain Cook's arrival in 1778) and chronicles the extinction of certain species. Each living species is discussed in detail, including it habitat and feeding and breeding behavior. A chapter on exotic species includes the history of their introduction.

Illustrated with color plates, color and b&w photographs.