Cockatoos
By: Matt Cameron.
Series: Australian natural history series
Publisher: CSIRO Pub.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Collingwood, Vic
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780643092327
Subjects: Cockatoos; Cockatoos -- Conservation
Description: This book looks at the ecology and conservation of these iconic birds, including their evolution, distribution, movements, feeding and reproduction. It examines the illegal trade in cockatoos, the role of aviculturists, and the attempts to ensure the recovery of many species through appropriate and well-managed captive breeding programs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-210) and index.