Call of the Kokako

Desribed as 'grey ghosts' because they are seldom seen in New Zealand forests, Kokako are known for their incredible song. This book delves into their world - one preyed upon by predators in a shrinking habitat. it tells the remarkable story of hoe the Kokako, New Zealand's last remaining species of wattlebird, is being saved. Well known author Maria Gill sets the scene, locating where Kokako are found in pockets of North Island forest and one island deep in Fiordkland in the South Island. Thanks to the Kokako Recovery Group, mating pairs are being released in bird sancturaries and on predator-free islands around the country. A second part of the book tells a special story - this is the successful quest of one conservationalist to save ten Kokako from a forest about to be felled. Contains evocative illustrations by artist Heather Arnold using watercolour, pen and ink, pencil and acrylic.