With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand.įollow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand’s National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population.

These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds-the largest and most unusual parrots on earth-have suffered devastating population loss. Nic Bishop, who holds a doctorate in the biological sciences, is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. A great book for any child interested in knowing more about the natural world and perhaps, finding some new, real heroes. Montgomery and Bishop trek to Codfish Island off New Zealands coast to bring us a marvelous account of the efforts of naturalists to save the kakapo. Nic Bishop's photographs are vivid as always. This is a a visual feast that simultaneously inspires and informs. Beginning with a softly hued map we are oriented on the globe and we meet the brilliantly plumaged parrot that lives on the ground and is now subject to the predators man has introduced into its environment. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birdsthe largest and most unusual parrots on earthhave suffered devastating population loss. 'On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth.' This talented author/illustrator duo introduces us to the exotic parrot and its equally unique habitat and then leads us along with the dedicated scientists and volunteers who are determined to save this beautiful bird.

Kakapo rescue book