Roseate Spoonbill: Pretty in Pink

by Stephen Person

In the late 1800s, the roseate spoonbill was on the brink of extinction in North America. This large bird was hunted for its beautiful pink-and-white feathers, which were used to make hats and fans. However, conservationists and government agencies stepped in to help, and their efforts helped the roseate spoonbill population recover. These animals can now be found in the wetlands of Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The birds' future survival depends...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617725706
• ISBN13: 9781617725708
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7