In the early 1970s, a never-before-seen species of bird was discovered in Hawaii; thirty years later, only a few pooulis were left, and scientists raced to save

Examines extinction in birds, with case studies of critically endangered species and the research initiatives designed to save them.

"Spix's Macaw tells the story of a unique band of brilliant blue birds - who talk, fall in love, and grieve - struggling against extinction. By the second half

• Real-life scientific adventure • A thought-provoking exploration of how the Endangered Species Act works--and how it fails Thirty years ago, researchers d

Tells the story of the ivory-billed woodpecker's extinction in the United States, describing the encounters between this species and humans, and discussing what