Amazing Annoying Birds: Living with Australian brush-turkeys

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 Reasons behind their relentless and daring move into our suburbsHow the media portrays them as fearless invadersLittle-known secrets about their unusual incubation methods and approach to child-rearingPromiscuous and mischievous happenings on the incubation moundsDevoted parents who invest in their young differently to other birdsIndigenous cultural knowledge about these native birdsMethods for deterring brush-turkeys from your yardInsider confessions from wildlife managers dealing with brush-turkey conflictsHow you can help brush-turkey adults and chicks in the cityFun illustrations highlighting years of research into these birdsNo 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.