A Flightless Island Bird Defying Extinction
by
Clifford Frith
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2013
This book tells the fascinating success story of saving the flightless Woodhen of Lord Howe Island. This unique large rail, an iconic and highly endangered Australian bird, was at the very brink of extinction with just 15 individuals found in 1980, when bold and risky actions were taken to save it. The...