Māori Bird Lore

Written by Murdoch Riley By Murdoch Riley and beautifully illustrated with art by Keulemans this book tells of  myths and traditions surrounding New Zealand's birds, some coming from legendary Hawaiki. The spiritual significance to the Maori of various birds; their economic value for their flesh, feathers, oil, bones and skins, and the rituals necessary to capture them. The ability of certain birds to predict future happenings is yet another fascinating subject covered in this book.