Parrots, Cockatoos & Macaws

Parrots, Cockatoos & Macaws

Author: Edward J. Boosey

Publisher:

Published: 1956

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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"Mr. Boosey has bred very large numbers of rare parrakeets as well as numerous parrots and cockatoos, and it is this that has given him his unique insight into their characters and their requirements in captivity. Many pet parrots are, of course, excellently kept, but the treatment of some leave much to be desires and Mr. Boosey welcomed the oportunity to write this book as he believes that such mismanagement is chiefly due to ignorance. Besides chapters on the various members of the parrot family, the book also includes chapters on teaching a parrot to talk, common illnesses among parrots and parrot-keeping in the past." --Dust jacket.


Parrots, Macaws & Cockatoos

Parrots, Macaws & Cockatoos

Author: Vicki León

Publisher:

Published: 1994-09

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780382248993

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Describes where parrots, macaws, and cockatoos live, what they eat, and how people can save them from extinction.


Your First Parrot

Your First Parrot

Author: Martin Gabin

Publisher: TFH Publications

Published: 1991-01-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 9780866220705

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Provides information on housing, feeding, training, and caring for parrots


Parrots of the World

Parrots of the World

Author: Joseph M. Forshaw

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2010-09-27

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1400836204

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The world’s parrots in one convenient field guide From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, parrots are among the most beautiful and exotic birds in the world—and among the most endangered. This stunningly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide covers all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots, and is the only guide organized by geographical distribution—Australasian, Afro-Asian, and neotropical. It features 146 superb color plates depicting every kind of parrot, as well as detailed, facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status. Color distribution maps show ranges of all subspecies, and field identification is further aided by relevant upperside and underside flight images. This premier field guide also shows where to observe each species in the wild, helping make this the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the parrots of the world. The only parrot guide to focus on geographical distribution Covers all 356 species Features 146 color plates depicting all species and well-differentiated subspecies Provides detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status Includes color distribution maps Shows where to observe each species in the wild


Thinking like a Parrot

Thinking like a Parrot

Author: Alan B. Bond

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2019-07-02

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 022624878X

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From two experts on wild parrot cognition, a close look at the intelligence, social behavior, and conservation of these widely threatened birds. People form enduring emotional bonds with other animal species, such as dogs, cats, and horses. For the most part, these are domesticated animals, with one notable exception: many people form close and supportive relationships with parrots, even though these amusing and curious birds remain thoroughly wild creatures. What enables this unique group of animals to form social bonds with people, and what does this mean for their survival? In Thinking like a Parrot, Alan B. Bond and Judy Diamond look beyond much of the standard work on captive parrots to the mischievous, inquisitive, and astonishingly vocal parrots of the wild. Focusing on the psychology and ecology of wild parrots, Bond and Diamond document their distinctive social behavior, sophisticated cognition, and extraordinary vocal abilities. Also included are short vignettes—field notes on the natural history and behavior of both rare and widely distributed species, from the neotropical crimson-fronted parakeet to New Zealand’s flightless, ground-dwelling kākāpō. This composite approach makes clear that the behavior of captive parrots is grounded in the birds’ wild ecology and evolution, revealing that parrots’ ability to bond with people is an evolutionary accident, a by-product of the intense sociality and flexible behavior that characterize their lives. Despite their adaptability and intelligence, however, nearly all large parrot species are rare, threatened, or endangered. To successfully manage and restore these wild populations, Bond and Diamond argue, we must develop a fuller understanding of their biology and the complex set of ecological and behavioral traits that has led to their vulnerability. Spanning the global distribution of parrot species, Thinking like a Parrot is rich with surprising insights into parrot intelligence, flexibility, and—even in the face of threats—resilience.


Good Bird

Good Bird

Author: Barbara Heidenreich

Publisher: Port Perry, Ont. : S. Mattacchione & Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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An easy to read step-by-step guide that uses positive reinforcement for teaching parrots acceptable behavior. Professional advice from animal behaviorist that will help you deal with screaming, biting, feather-picking, bonding and other difficult behaviors.


Parrots of the World

Parrots of the World

Author: Steve Brookes

Publisher: Reed New Holland

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781921517716

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Parrots have always captured the imagination of humans. This beautifully illustrated book on the world's parrots explores all aspects of their lives, as well as the threats facing them. It showcases beautiful photography from around the world and has a chapter on each parrot family, from the huge macaws and cockatoos to the diminutive hanging-parrots and parrotlets.


Of Parrots and People

Of Parrots and People

Author: Mira Tweti

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9780670019694

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Discusses scientific findings on the intelligence, personality, and rich lives of parrots that challenges flawed assumptions about nonprimates. Topics include animal welfare, what parrots are worth on the black market, and their uncanny ability to bond with humans.


Fables of Modernity

Fables of Modernity

Author: Laura Brown

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780801488443

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This text expands the territory for cultural and literary criticism by introducing the concept of the cultural fable. In connecting imagination and history through the category of the cultural fable, Brown illuminates the nature of modern experience in the growing metropolitan centres.


Thinking Like a Mountain

Thinking Like a Mountain

Author: John Seed

Publisher: New Catalyst Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781897408001

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This book of readings, meditations, rituals and workshop notes prepared on three continents provides a context for ritual identification with the natural environment. As relevant today as when it was originally published in 1988, this classic of the sustainability movement helps us experience our place in the web of life - rather than at the apex of some human-centered pyramid. An important deep ecology educational tool for activist, school and religious groups, it can also be used for personal reflection.