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The Woodhen: A Flightless Island Bird Defying Extinction

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The Woodhen: A Flightless Island Bird Defying Extinction

Author(s): Clifford B. Frith (Author)

  • Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
  • Publication Date: August 21, 2013
  • Edition: 1st
  • Language: English
  • Print length: 232 pages
  • ISBN-10: 064310870X
  • ISBN-13: 9780643108707

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 program and the way in which the wild population recovered. The ecology, behavior 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 threat, which could tip it over the brink and to extinction. The Woodhen provides gripping insights into the potential for both losing and saving this vertebrate species.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This book by Clifford Frith, and experienced Australian ornithologist and wildlife photographer, delivers a wonderfully detailed yet readable account of the ecology and conservation of the woodhen, as well as a broader exploration of the evolution, and often unfortunate fate, of flightless island rails. The text comes alive thanks to the numerous color illustrations and photographs, but this is also a serious scientific presentation, being packed with accessible summary tables, appendixes, and a comprehensive description yet published on what went into the planning and implementation of the woodhen recovery and management program. This is important for applied conservation biology, as such success stories remain few and far between.” ― Quarterly Review of Biology Published On: 2014-12-01

“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.
RECOMMENDATION: For anyone with an interest in Rails and/or island biogeography.” — Ian Paulsen ― The Birdbooker Report Published On: 2013-12-01

Review

“This book by Clifford Frith, and experienced Australian ornithologist and wildlife photographer, delivers a wonderfully detailed yet readable account of the ecology and conservation of the woodhen, as well as a broader exploration of the evolution, and often unfortunate fate, of flightless island rails. The text comes alive thanks to the numerous color illustrations and photographs, but this is also a serious scientific presentation, being packed with accessible summary tables, appendixes, and a comprehensive description yet published on what went into the planning and implementation of the woodhen recovery and management program. This is important for applied conservation biology, as such success stories remain few and far between.” ― Quarterly Review of Biology Published On: 2014-12-01

“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.
RECOMMENDATION: For anyone with an interest in Rails and/or island biogeography.” — Ian Paulsen ― The Birdbooker Report Published On: 2013-12-01

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