Parrots of the worldJoseph M. Forshaw
From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, parrots are among the most recognizable, and endangered, birds on earth. But until now, no easy-to-use guide existed for the identification of all species and subspecies of these colorful creatures. Enter Parrots of the World , the most comprehensive handbook for distinguishing some 350 species of parrots from across the globe. Lavishly illustrated, with more than 120 color plates and additional illustrations, the book covers parrots in homes, zoos, and in the wild, providing detailed descriptions of their key identifying features. By allowing readers to easily narrow their search to specific geographic areas, the book will prove especially useful to those interested in parrots of a particular locale. Descriptive distribution maps show the geographic location of the different species, and an entire section is devoted to ecological and behavioral information relevant to identification. In addition, the guide differentiates Old World and New World species and points out significant sex or age differences in plumage coloration. Parrots of the World will provide enormous help to those engaged in gathering important field data and monitoring international trade, two initiatives that are of critical importance to the conservation of parrots worldwide. Clear, complete, and colorful, this is one guidebook that no museum, research institution, zoo, or bird enthusiast will want to be without. Key features are: easy-to-use, geographic guide; treats some 350 species; color distribution maps for all species; and lavishly illustrated, with more than 120 color plates and additional illustrations. It includes ecological and behavioral information.
Manual of parrotbehaviorAndrew Luescher
ISBN13: 9780813827490
This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widely kept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of the psittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result of behavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity.Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not only provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principles of psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for specific problems. It covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior. It offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems. it is written by a team of international experts on avian behavior. It is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner of behaviorist who sees avian companion animals.
AgapornidenD. Van den Abeele
ISBN10: 905821253X
Het Agaporniden - Handboek en naslaggids is met circa vijfhonderd kleurenfoto's een standaardwerk dat in vele talen over de hele wereld uitgebracht zal worden. Aan de foto's en vertalingen van het boek hebben vogelexperts uit verschillende landen meegewerkt. Er is wereldwijd geen enkel boek dat zo diep ingaat op de overerving en mutaties bij agaporniden als dit boek. Kortom, een unieke Nederlandstalige uitgave, onmisbaar voor serieuze agapornidenliefhebbers en -kwekers.
