This title is one of an exciting range of books that provide essential care advice about keeping pet birds in an easy-to-access, graphically distinctive style. Featuring authoritative text, new studio photography and clear colour diagrams, they provide all the 'must-know' advice in one attractive package. In short, an outstanding reference for the hobbyist birdkeeper. The book shows where the species come from in the wild and their typical behaviour patterns. It shows you what the temperament of the bird is and how you should best relate to it as a new birdkeeper. There is a pictorial explanation of aerodynamics showing how the birds fly and the importance of giving them daily opportunities to fly in the home. There is also detail on how birds function physiologically, their sensory abilities, breathing, blood circulation, digestive system and reproduction. You are also given information on the most suitable cages and aviaries and how to set up and furnish them. There is also information on how to perform basic training, including flight commands (as appropriate), together with the causes of typical problems and how to deal with them. This book is an essential guide to problem-free birdkeeping. FROM THE BACK COVER This title provides essential care advice about keeping parrots in an easy-to-access, graphically distinctive style. Featuring authoritative text, new studio photography and clear colour diagrams, it offers all the 'must-know' advice in one attractive package. In short, outstanding reference for the hobbyist. Author Greg Glendell is passionate that this book should promote responsible ownership. It stresses the importance of respecting the intelligence of these birds and ensuring that they are kept mentally stimulated so that they can enjoy a rewarding and happy life with their carers. EXCERPT. REPRINTED BY PERMISSION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. There are dozens of different species of parrots. Most are medium-sized to fairly large birds. Whilst most s kept as pets are bred in captivity, all '' parrots come originally from Central or South America. They are well-known as pet birds and many of them will imitate human speech, though not with the clarity of voice heard in grey parrots. Loud, extrovert birds. This book explores the range of species of parrots, concentrating on those types often seen as pet or companion birds. Details of all aspects of the care of companion s is covered, including housing in cages and aviaries, recommended diets, basic training including the teaching of flight requests, how to overcome any behavioural problems, and aspects of health and first aid. There is also a section on how to recover a lost , in case you lose your bird. While most s share many similar characteristics as companion birds, there are important differences between some species and the details of these are included as well. parrots are not usually quiet or shy birds. Once they are used to their home, most reveal their extrovert nature. They can be very loud and demanding birds to keep well. With proper care, particularly appropriate training and by teaching your bird to accept some simple requests, you should have a parrot who is a joy to be with. But parrots are not 'quiet' in any sense of the word. They are full of character, and playful even boisterous birds whose proper care requires the bird's keeper to have a sound knowledge of their bird's true needs. See more

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