This accessible new edition of the award-winning classic Bullerâs Birds of New Zealand includes the complete set of 95 artworks from both editions of A History of the Birds of New Zealand by Walter Buller and the subsequent supplement, specially photographed and reproduced in full colour using high quality modern printing techniques. Each bird painting is accompanied by a selection of Bullerâs original, descriptive text as well as up-to-date taxonomic information in English and te reo MÄori.
Uniquely, Bullerâs Birds of New Zealand features fresh reproductions of the original watercolour-and-pencil paintings for Bullerâs iconic second edition and its supplement, made possible by the authorâs rediscovery of these works at the Ornithological Branch of the British Natural History Museum. Bright, luminous and clear, Keulemansâs masterpieces are seen here for the first time as the artist intended.