Author: John L. McKeanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Additional Notes on the Birds of Lord Howe Island
Author: John L. McKeanFurther Notes on the Birds of Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands
Author: A. F. Basset HullPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Birds of Lord Howe Island
Author: Ian HuttonNotes on Birds of Lord Howe Island
Author: Keith HindwoodAn Additional Note on the Birds of Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands
Author: Tom IredaleA Field Guide to the Birds of Lord Howe Island
Author: Ian HuttonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780958128629
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The Woodhen
Author: Clifford FrithPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643108726
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
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 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 evolution of flightlessness, the planning, implementation and trials, tribulations and successes of the captive breeding programme and the way in which the wild population recovered. The ecology, behaviour and breeding biology of this unique flightless island rail are also discussed. The text is accompanied by numerous photographs and drawings. This is a story of survival, yet the bird remains highly endangered as it is under constant potential threat, which could tip it over the brink and to extinction. The Woodhen provides gripping insights into the potential for both losing and saving vertebrate species. Winner of a 2014 Whitley Awards Certificate of Commendation for Historical Zoology.
Collected Reprints
Author: Southwest Fisheries Center (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Systematics and Taxonomy of Australian Birds
Author: Les ChristidisPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643099646
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Systematics and Taxonomy of Australian Birds presents an up-to-date classification of Australian birds. Building on the authors’ 1994 book, The Taxonomy and Species of Birds of Australia and its Territories, it incorporates the extensive volume of relevant systematic work since then. The findings of these studies are summarised and evaluated in the explanations for the taxonomic treatments adopted, and with the extensive citations, the book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the recent systematic literature of Australian birds. All species of birds that have been recorded from the Australian mainland, Tasmania, island territories and surrounding waters are treated and listed. Along with extant native species, all accepted vagrants, recently extinct (since 1800) native species and established introduced species are included.
Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines
Author: R SchoddePublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643102930
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 887
Book Description
Recent classifications of Australian birds have been limited to lists of "species" which are inadequate as biodiversity indicators. The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines fills a huge gap in ornithological knowledge by separating out and listing not only 340 species of song-birds but also the 720 distinct regional forms. Covering about half the national bird fauna, the Directory provides science and the community with baseline information about what bird it is and where it lives in an Australia-wide context. Identity is taken down to the level of distinct regional population. No other compendium on Australian birds does this.