The Zambian barbet (aka Caplin's barbet) is the country's only endemic bird and, due to its small population and disappearing habitat, has been listed as a vulnerable species (likely to become endangered).
The suggestion is that she said they should argue that it would be a breach of Mr Foster's family rights if he was deported, because Carole Caplin was pregnant.
Les Caplin, who represents the Faulkner estate and the family, said the Sotheby's preview Wednesday night precedes one planned for Paris later where writings for Faulkner's years in France will be exhibited.