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On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last 91 kakapo parrots on earth. Originally this bird numbered in the millions before humans brought predators to the islands. Now on the isolated island refuge, a team of scientists is trying to restore the kakapo population.
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Everyday kids learn how they can help protect bird species, near and far, with Counting Birds - the real-life story of bird counting and watching. What can you do to help endangered animals and make a positive change in our environment? Get counting! Counting Birds is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces kids to the idea of bird counts and bird watches. Along the way, they will learn about Frank Chapman, who used his bird knowledge and...
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Learn all about the tall, noisy whooping cranesee it dance, follow its flight path, and watch the stages as a chick hatches and grows into a cinnamon-colored juvenile and then into a stunning white bird with black wing tips and a red head. Why is this bird endangered? Devastating loss of habitat and overhunting of eggs and of adults for their skin in the 1800s made their numbers dwindle. By 1942, there were only sixteen whoopers still living in the...
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"This book shows the importance of bat houses, bird houses, and butterfly shelters and how building these simple structures can save the lives of endangered species. Readers will also explore the importance of butterfly gardens and how they provide food and shelter for some of Earth's most fragile and beautiful creatures"--Provided by publisher.
15) Birds of prey
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Describes the nature of birds of prey, where they live, feed, and hunt, why these species are endangered, and what can be done to protect and preserve them.
16) Eagles
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Looks at the various species of eagles, the many threats to their existence, and the protective measures under way to conserve them.
17) Bluebird rescue
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Explains the nesting, feeding, and breeding habits of bluebirds and instructs how to protect this endangered species.
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"A saltmarsh sparrow is looking for a new home. She must find a place with the right plants and must avoid running into windows and loose pets on the beach. Will the sparrow survive and find a new home? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help songbirds, further resources, and a glossary"--
20) Endangered birds
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"Introduces readers to birds that are classified as endangered today and examines why they may have become endangered as well as conservation efforts being made to help them"--
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