The Woodhen: A Flightless Island Bird Defying Extinction This volume continues coverage of

This volume continues coverage of the Passerines

the observations in A Year of Birds are arranged by the day of the year

Covers literary myth and the contemporary biological scene

Corners are rather sharp

The Woodhen: A Flightless Island Bird Defying Extinction This volume continues coverage ofThis 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 book begins with the discovery and ecology of Lord Howe Island. It then details the history of the Woodhen, its place among the rails and their