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Are brush-turkeys remarkable native birds admired for their uniqueness, or evil invaders intent on wreaking havoc in our gardens and destroying our backyards?
Not many native Australian birds are as controversial as brush-turkeys. Fed-up garden owners who find them no good, obnoxious, or a catastrophe stand against those who view brush-turkeys as uplifting and full of jaw-dropping surprises.
Read about the human-wildlife conflict and the uniqueness of this iconic Australian bird!
Here is what you'll discover in this first-ever comprehensive summary of all things brush-turkey:
Reasons behind their relentless and daring move into our suburbs
How the media portrays them as fearless invaders
Little-known secrets about their unusual incubation methods and approach to child-rearing
Promiscuous and mischievous happenings on the incubation mounds
Devoted parents who invest in their young differently to other birds
Indigenous cultural knowledge about these native birds
Methods for deterring brush-turkeys from your yard
Insider confessions from wildlife managers dealing with brush-turkey conflicts
How you can help brush-turkey adults and chicks in the city
Fun illustrations highlighting years of research into these birds
No matter if you love brush-turkeys or hate them, this book contains something for everyone: those who'd like to learn more about the surprising behaviours and adaptations of brush-turkeys, those who worry and want to find out how to deter them, and those who need to manage conflict with brush-turkeys in urban areas.
