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Native land birds of New Zealand

Native land birds of New Zealand

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In 1952 the Department of Tourism published this poster depicting a group of land birds in characteristic poses. The artist, Howard Mallitte, drew each bird at its actual size for this screenprint.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-D-TOURISM-1952-01
Screenprint by Howard Mallitte

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Kerry-Jayne Wilson. 'Land birds – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/land-birds-overview/2/1