Winner of the 2011 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence in Natural Science; Hawai‘i Book Publishers AssociationHawai‘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.
#1024654 in Books Univ of Hawaii Pr 2003-05-31 2003-05-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.42 x .57 x 8.14l; 1.36 #File Name: 082482685X248 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellent book with a wealth of stories and photos sourced ...By Fred MorinA well-researched; excellent book with a wealth of stories and photos sourced from Korean immigrants in Hawaii that would otherwise be impossible to find. It's full of fascinating stories and dramas of real immigrant life and a key source of information on the history of Korean immigration to the US.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It is a well planned pictorial book by Professor Roberta Chang and Professor Wayne PattersonBy Chai Ho RheeA well summarized pictorial book by Professor Roberta Chang and Professor Wayne Patterson covering the early Korean settlers in Hawaii; and their off springs in this great country during this past century. The authors collected a lot of historical photos; which will be treasured by many Koreans!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting bookBy briaryosI bought this book in the summer of 2003; just before I moved to Korea to teach English. I happened to stumble on it during the authors' book signing; so I have a signed copy. (yeah; I know -- oooooooh.)As a Hawaii resident; it made a great coffee table book -- it recounts the history of Hawaii's Korean community and discusses in some detail how Koreans in Hawaii helped shape the development of South Korea.It also highlights the demographic divisions within the Korean community; based on generation; time-in-country; and home province.Overall; it's an interesting book. 4 stars.
