Birds of New Guinea: Including Bismarck Archipelago and Bougainville (Second 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.

New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most iconic and sought-after birds, from the dazzling birds of paradise and bowerbirds to an astonishing variety of pigeons, parrots, kingfishers and honeyeaters. This guide is an essential resource for birders, ornithologists and naturalists eager to explore the incredible avian diversity of this fascinating region.