Megapodes : an action plan for their conservation 1995-1999
1995
Dekker, René W. R. J. |
McGowan, Philip J. K. |
The 22 species of Megapodes or "thermometer-birds" are found in Australia, New Guinea, eastern Indonesia, the Philippines and some Pacific islands. With changing traditions and demographic patterns, and habitat loss, uncontrolled harvesting has reduced some populations to a point where sustainable use has become untenable.