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Night Parrot
Australia's Most Elusive Bird
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Night Parrot
Night Parrot
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For well over a century, the Night Parrot lured its seekers into Australia's vast, arid outback. From the beginning, it was a mystery bird. Fewer than 30 specimens were collected before it all but disappeared, offering only fleeting glimpses and the occasional mummified body as proof of its continued existence.
Protected by spinifex and darkness, the parrot attained almost mythical status: a challenge to birdwatchers and an inspiration to poets, novelists, and artists.
Night Parrot documents the competitiveness and secrecy, the triumphs and adventures in the history of the bird and its followers, culminating in the recent discovery of live birds at a few widely scattered locations. It describes what we are now unravelling about the mysteries of its biology and ecology and what is still left to learn.
Complemented by guest essays, illustrations, and photographs from a wide variety of sources, this book sheds light on Australia's most elusive bird.
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Night Parrot by Penny Olsen weaves together tales, science, and history, offering more than just a bird biography. It explores human determination and obsession, demonstrating how the bird has been a catalyst for psychological transitions. The book is a unique blend of narratives, incorporating elements ranging from scientific exploration to literary creativity.
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ISBN: 9781486302987
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 245.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 368
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About the Author
Penny Olsen AM is an Honorary Professor in the Division of Ecology and Evolution, Research School of Biology, The Australian National University. During her career as a research scientist she increasingly turned her hand to writing about Australian wildlife, its history, researchers and illustrators. She is the author of nearly 30 books and 120 research papers.
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