rare birds

Describes various birds that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text.

Presents color photographs of twenty of the least known birds in North America, features an account of Burt Williams's experiences trying to locate the elusive birds and capture them on film, and includes brief descriptions of each species.

Text and photographs examine the physical characteristics and habits of various endangered birds and discuss efforts to save them from extinction.

Colorful photographs and text describe various endangered or threatened species around the world, covering their habitat, behavior, and efforts to protect them.

Describes the cooperative effort by scientists in the Soviet Union and the United States to save the Siberian crane, with the support and aid of conservationists from other nations.

A reclusive fisherman's neighbors try to persuade him not to harm the rare birds that have nested in his boat.

Traces the forty-year-old and ongoing attempt to save the endangered whooping crane from extinction, focusing on efforts at wildlife refuges and the captive breeding program.

Examines the plight of six endangered birds, including the bald eagle and California condor, and discusses the latest research on their reproduction.