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A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Hawai'i: The Main Islands And Offshore Waters. .
Hawai‘i is home to some of the most beautiful and sought after birds in the world. From the offshore waters, where graceful
seabirds glide on the cool, refreshing trade winds, to the lush ancient forests of the mountains, where colorful endemic
honeycreepers reside, Hawai‘i’s birds are wonderfully diverse. Introduced species and long-distance migrants contribute to the
splendid assortment. Some island bird species are extremely abundant and instantly familiar since we encounter them daily in our
outdoor activities. Others are so rare they are glimpsed only once in a lifetime. In these magnificent islands there is something
for birders of every sort.
Superbly illustrated in color by the author and Jack Jeffrey, two of Hawai‘i’s best nature photographers, this guide includes nearly
every species of bird on land and at sea in the main Hawaiian Islands. In total, 170 species or subspecies are described and
illustrated. This comprehensive work is an essential resource for those who are interested in identifying, locating, and learning
more about the avifauna of Hawai‘i.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
6 " x 9" ; 210 pages; weight: 1 LB, 2 OZ; 196 color illustrations.
OTHER BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR:
The Birds of Kaua'i. Hawai'i, 1999. Over 80 color photos, covering every avian species
that can be seen on Kauai, Hawaii.
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More than 300 species of seabirds range across the world’s oceans. In excess of 14 million birds, representing nearly two dozen
species, make their home in the Hawaiian islands. These are na manu kai, the birds of the sea.
More than 135 color photographs illustrate this beautiful book showcasing the seabirds of Hawai‘i - from the far eastern tip of the
Big Island to the recently created Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The monument encompasses the Northwestern Hawaiian
Islands and the surrounding waters, which together form the second largest marine wildlife reserve in the world. In addition to his
spectacular photographs, the author shares the lessons he has learned during the many years spent with his camera in seabird
colonies, providing an engaging personal perspective on life with seabirds.
Naturalists, wildlife biologists, birders, and others (including older children) who share an interest in the natural world and
appreciate fine wildlife photography, will find this book a handy and informative resource on Hawai‘i’s birds of the sea as well as
a delightful experience for the eye.
The author's spectacular color photographs illustrate this book showcasing the seabirds of Hawaii, complemented by
simple natural history text and an engaging personal perspective on conservation, photography, and birding in Hawai’i.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
10 " x 8½" (oblong); 110 pages; weight: 14 oz; 138 color illustrations.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Jim Denny grew up amid the bayous and hardwood forests of rural Louisiana, where he learned his love for the outdoors. For the last forty years, he has been a resident of Kekaha, a small, peaceful town on the leeward coast of Kaua‘i. Jim is the author of two books, The Birds of Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i’s Butterflies and Moths. He has also produced two videos, Hawai‘i’s Birds and Birds of the Rainforest. His photos have appeared in textbooks, conservation literature, and popular magazines including Audubon, Smithsonian, and National Geographic.
Robert J. Shallenberger is a conservation biologist who shares his passion for wildlife through his photography. He received his Ph.D. from UCLA for research on Hawaiian seabirds. For more than two decades, he managed national wildlife refuges, including the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and Midway Atoll, and was Chief of the Division of Refuges in Washington, D.C., for seven years. Dr. Shallenberger is currently the Hawai‘i Island Conservation Director for The Nature Conservancy and vice president of the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center. His photographs have appeared in several books and magazines, such as National Geographic, Audubon, National Wildlife, and Defenders.
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