James Watson talks to Katherine Feeney on ABC radio about recovery plans for endangered and vulnerable species.

One of the benefits of working on an iconic and well-known species like the Night Parrot is that my research generates plenty of interest, not just from scientists but also the general public. This gives me plenty of opportunities to indulge in my favourite pass time – banging on about Night Parrots! It also gives me the chance to hone my communication skills; species distribution models, habitat suitability indices and the critical weight range are all terms familiar to cons