Superbly illustrated in color by two of Hawai'i's best nature photographers, ""A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Hawai'i"" 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. In this comprehensive guide the author has produced an essential resource for those who are interested in identifying, locating, and learning more about the avifauna of Hawai'i. For the last forty years, Jim Denny has been a resident of Kekaha, a small, peaceful town on the leeward coast of Kaua'i. He 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"".