
Vanished and Vanishing Parrots
Profiling Extinct and Endangered Species
By: Joseph Forshaw, Frank Knight (Illustrator)
Hardcover | 2 October 2017
At a Glance
Hardcover
RRP $150.00
$97.95
35%OFF
Aims to ship in 5 to 10 business days
When will this arrive by?
Enter delivery postcode to estimate
Vanished and Vanishing Parrots is a comprehensive reference on species that have become extinct or are in danger of becoming extinct. The book is organised into three regional sections, the Australasian Distribution, the Afro-Asian Distribution, and the Neotropical Distribution. Each section contains an introduction covering the status of parrots in the region, with particular emphasis on threats that have caused the extinction or endangerment of species, and current and suggested further conservation measures.
Within the regional sections, species accounts provide up-to-date information on distribution, status, habitats, movements, calls, habits and breeding behaviour. Each account is accompanied by a magnificent colour plate by renowned artist Frank Knight. Vanished and Vanishing Parrots is a valuable reference for scientific, ornithological, and avicultural organisations, as well as bird lovers and natural history enthusiasts.
About the Author
Joseph M. Forshaw has retired as Head of Wildlife Section, Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service. He is a Research Associate in the Department of Ornithology at the Australian Museum in Sydney and Corresponding Fellow of the American Ornithologists Union. He is the author of many books, including Field Guide to Parrots of the World and Parrots of the World: An Identification Guide.
Industry Reviews
"Forshaw and Knight have provided a thorough, well-organized, and aesthetic work that not only inspires us to look back at what we have lost but also forward to prevent further extinctions; we can learn from past mistakes." - The Quarterly Review of Biology
"In sum, this is a valuable book with a great many strengths. Forshaw is a master of collecting pertinent information from a broad array of sources; the result is a rich collection of species accounts that surpasses in detail those in any of his preceding books. The artwork by Knight complements these accounts and brings them to vibrant life." - The Condor
ISBN: 9780643096325
ISBN-10: 0643096329
Published: 2nd October 2017
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 352
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 30.5 x 21.5
Weight (kg): 0.99
Shipping
Standard Shipping | Express Shipping | |
---|---|---|
Metro postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Regional postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Rural postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
How to return your order
At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.
Additional postage charges may be applicable.
Defective items
If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.
For more info please visit our Help Centre.
You Can Find This Book In
This product is categorised by
- Non-FictionNature & The Natural World
- Non-FictionScienceBiology, Life SciencesZoology & Animal SciencesZoology & VertebratesBirds & Ornithology
- Non-FictionEarth Sciences, Geography, Environment, PlanningThe EnvironmentApplied Ecology
- Non-FictionScienceBiology, Life SciencesLife Sciences in GeneralEcological Science