Extinct Birds of New Zealand : A Richly Illustrated View into the World of New Zealand's Lost Birds

In New Zealand's lush rainforests, isolated from the outside world for 80illion years, many extraordinary birds evolved. They included the giant moa,he beautiful huia, and the largest eagle the earth has ever seen. Within aew hundred years, human settlement extinguished 58 unique and beautifulpecies. For the first time ever, this book brings these lost birds to lifegain. In rich colour, celebrated painter Paul Martinson depicts each bird ints original habitat. Te Papa palaeontologist Alan Tennyson provides detailednformation on the birds as well as a compelling overview of their tragicxtinction. This book is essential reading for experts, students, and anyonenterested in this country's natural history.