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PARROTS, COCKATOOS, LORIES, AND MISC. PSITTACINES
Parrot Incubation Procedures:
by Rick Jordan
Everything you need or want to know about incubation and hatching, both for the novice and
the veteran breeder.
160 pages, 6x9, 65 color photos, 2 b&w photo
$35.00 |
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Psittacine Aviculture: Perspectives,
Techniques and Research
by Richard M. Schubot, Kevin J. Clubb,
& Dr. Susan L. Clubb
Contains extensive chapters on cage and aviary design, captive diets, poisonous plants,
aviculture management, incubation, handfeeding & neonatal care, growth &
development of chicks, pediatric medicine, perspectives on aviculture, and species
accounts. A must-have for aviculturists, avian veterinarians, biologists, zoo curators, or
anyone interested in parrots.
325 pages, Color photos and b&w drawings. Hardcover. (1992)
$49.95 |
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Parrots: Handfeeding & Nursery
Management
by Howard Voren and Rick Jordan
Everything you need to successfully raise baby parrots. Topics covered include handfeeding
formulas, feeding, weight monitoring, feeding instruments, maintenance of nestlings,
potential health problems in the nursery, medical procedures for aviculturists, weaning
and much more.
Approx. 200 pages, 61/4 x 91/4, 65 color photos. Hardcover. (1992)
$37.50 |
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The new Incubation Book
by Dr. Arthur F. Anderson Brown & G.E.S
Robbins
Now updated with new photographs and an additional chapter by G.E.S. Robbins, this book
can be recommended to all who are interested in incubation--whether it be for pheasants,
waterfowl, poultry, ratites, or reptiles.
266 pages. B&w photos, drawings, and charts. Paperback. (1994)
$29.95 |
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African Greys
by Fran Gonzalez
This current book on African Grey parrots include chapters on: Choosing the Right Bird,
Going to the Veterinarian, Diet and Vitamins, Cages and Playstands, Bathing and Grooming,
Speech Training, Trick Training, Behavior Problems, Feather Picking, Care and Feeding of
Babies, and more. This is a practical, easy to read book.
111 pages. paperback.(1996)
$18.00 |
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Complete Guide to Senegal Parrots
by Pamela Hutchinson
Excellent information fo Poicephalus lovers, this book begins with details on each
of the eight other Poicephalus species--the cape, Jardine's, brown-headed, niam-niam,
red-bellied, Meyer's, Rüppell's, and yellow-faced parrots.
112 pages. Color photos and b&w drawings. Paperback (1997)
$25.00 |
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Parrots in Aviculture:
by Rosemary Low
The ultimate photo reference guide to over 200 species of the most commonly kept parrots
in aviculture today. Over 288 pages with 264 high quality color photos. Excellent for
taking with you to zoos, pet shops, bird gardens and breeders to identify these birds.
288 pages, 264 color photos 6 x 9
$50.00 |
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Encyclopedia of Amazon Parrots
by Klaus Bosch & Ursula Wedde
Every Amazon parrot species and suspecies is covered, including their life in the wild,
guidlines for selection, feeding, hygiene and care, taming and talking, breeding, and
sexing.
208 pages. B&w photos, drawings, and maps. Hardcover. (1984)
$35.95 |
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Genus Amazona
by John & Pat Stoodley
The authors of this book are considered to be foremost specialists in Amazon parrots. The
book discusses maintenance, aviaries, diet, natural nests, incubators, surrogate parents,
hand raising chicks, personality, preventive medicine, nutrition, and chromosome analysis.
134 pages. Color photos and maps. Hardcover (1990)
$54.95 |
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The World of Amazon Parrots
by Dieter Hoppe & William Charlton
All the Amazon parrots are included in this book with comments on each of the subspecies.
General care, accommodations, purchase, taming, diet, and illness are the main discussion
subjects.
192 pages. Color photos, drawings, and maps. hardcover (1992)
$35.95 |
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Guide to the Quaker Parrot
by Mattie Sue Athan
Here is everything you need to know about caring for and training your Quaker
parrot--positive reinforcement methods, advice on housing and environment, special
information on socializing baby parrots, and much more.
12 pages. Color photos and b&w drawings. Paperback (1997)
$9.95 |
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Parrot Sense
by John Doole
How to protect your bird from aviculturists, nutritionists, and merely expert!!! Filled
with practical advice on birdkeeping. Refreshingly original and funny.
120 pages. B&w drawings by author. Hardcover (1993)
$29.95 |
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A Guide to Asiatic Parrots (Revised
Edition)
by Syd & Jack Smith
This Australian Birdkeeper book begins with an introduction to Asiatic parrot and parakeet
species and discusses management, housing, feeding, breeding, nesting logs and boxes,
genetics and color breeding, and diseases. Psittacula species discussed include the
Indian ringnecked and its mutations, Alexandrine, plum-headed, Derbyan, Malabar,
slaty-headed and blossom-headed parrot.
88 pages. Color photos. Paperback (1990)
$23.95 |
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A Guide to Neophema & Psephotus
Grass parrots (Revised Edition)
by Toby Martin
This recently revised Australian Birdkeeper book contains chapters on grass parakeet
management, housing, recordkeeping, surgical sexing, diseases, hospital cages and
brooders, handrearing, genetic tables, and over 160 photos of new mutations. Species
include the Bourke's, turquoisine, scarlet-chested, elegant, blue-winged, rock,
orange-bellied, and red-rumped.
88 pages. Color photos. Paperback. (1997)
$23.95 |
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How to Photograph Birds
by Larry West & Julie Ridl
This book covers the basics--cameras, lenses, support, film, and remotes. Also discussed
are elements of exposure, lighting, and flash. A complete how-to guide for 35 mm
equipment.
114 pages. Color photos. paperback (1993)
$16.95 |
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Psittaculture: The Breeding, Rearing,
and Management of Parrots
by Tony Silva
Over 42 chapters take you through the intricacies of successfully choosing and breeding
your parrots. All photos shot by the author and never before seen. Each photo not less
than 1/2 page.
Approx. 120 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
$45.00 |
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Simon & Schuster's Guide to Pet
Birds
by Dr. Mathew M. Vriends
Includes the history of aviculture, advice on acquisition, diet and feeding, cages and
aviaries, equipment, taming, singing and talking, breeding, diseases, and more.
319 pages. Color photos. Paperback (1984)
$15.00 |
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The Best Pet Name Book Ever
(2nd Edition)
by Dr. Wayne Bryant Eldridge
Twenty two seperate categories of names--more than 3000 names in all--to help you when the
time comes to name your pet.
280 pages. Cartoon illustrations. Paperback (1996)
$7.95 |
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The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook
by Dr. Gary A. Gallerstein
The long awaited revision of Dr. Gallerstein's benchmark 1984 text, Bird Owner's Home
Health and Care Handbook, this thorough update contains all essential information
needed to properly care for your birds.
320 pages. B&w photos and drawings. Hardcover (1994)
$27.50 |
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A Guide to Australian Long &
Broad-Tailed Parrots and New Zeland Kakarikis
by Kevin Wilson
General management, managing disease and injury, caring for new arrivals, diet and
nutrition, failure to breed, and hand rearing are discussed in this new Australian
Birdkeeper book. Species covered include the crimson-winged, princess, regent, superb,
king, red-capped, Mallee ringnecked, and Cloncurry.
88 pages. Color photos. Paperback (1990)
$23.95 |
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The Parrots of the World, Third
(Revised) Edition:
by Joseph M. Froshaw, Illustrated by
William T. Cooper
This is the only book in which all species of parrots are described. Fully revised and
updated, this edition adopts a new scientific classification, and incorporates all the
most recent advances in ornithological knowledge. The latest information on distribution,
status, habitats, general habits, and nesting habits including egg measurements.
Distribution map for each species. Almost 500 birds are illustrated in color, with new
plates depicting what are now known to be differences between plumage of young and old
birds, various color phases of birds, and new groupings.
672 pages, 8 3/4 x 12 Hardcover (1989)
$89.95 |
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A Guide to Eclectus Parrots
by Australian Birdkeeper
This Australian Birdkeeper book discusses the keeping, breeding, handfeeding, housing,
health, and management of the beautiful eclectus parrot.
78 pages. Paperback. (1991)
$23.95 |
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The Eclectus: A Complete Guide:
by Roger Sweeney
Covers History, Keeping, behavior and moods, vocal abilities, taming, training, trimming
of beak and toenails, feather care, cages, aviaries, diet, health care, breeding, and
more. Mr. Roger Sweeney is Curator of Birds at Birdworld in England. Superb photos.
Approx. 50 color photos, approx. 200 pages, 6 x 9
$40.00 |
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Tropical Rainforest
by Arnold newman
Twenty-five years in the making, this excellent book contains comprehensive fact-filled
text,educational resource lists, an extensive bibliography, and a complete index.
256 pages. Color photos and b&w drawings. Hardcover (1990)
$45.00 |
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The Birds of Africa (Volume IV)
by Stuart Keith, Emil K. urban, &
Hilary Fry
Covers the first 312 of approximately 1,200 passerine species which inhabit continental
Africa and the outlying islands. Each breeding species receives full coverage with
sections on range and status, description, voice, general habits, food, and breeding
biology.
632 pages. Color plates. Hardcover (1992)
$201.00 |
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Atlas of Conures:
by Thomas Arndt
This magnificent volume covers everything you need to know about Conures species and
subspecies. HB. 352 pages, over 2,100 full color photos & b&w drawings and maps.
$47.95 |
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The Grey Parrot:
by Wolfgang de Grahl
Detailed account of taming, talking, and breeding constitute the core of this book. HB.
256 pages, 6 1/4 x 9 1/2, over 80 full color photos
$23.95 |
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Encyclopedia of Macaws:
by Werner Lantermann
Everything any new owner or potential new owner of a Macaw needs to know is presented
here, with clarity, thoroughness, and a large heap of excitingly true - to - life color
photos of the magnificent Macaws themselves. HB.
208 pages, over 200 full color photos, 8 1/2 x 11
$34.95 |
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Macaws: A Complete Guide
by Rosemary Low
Detailed information on virtually every aspect of macaw ownership and care. Chapters deal
with buying a macaw, housing, feeding, breeding, hand-rearing, weaning, and health care.
Sections discuss three major varieties--large Ara macaws, small Ara macaws,
and blue macaws.
144 pages. Color photos and b&w drawings. Hardcover (1990)
$18.95 |
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Australia
(Hardcover)
by Graham Prizzey
Full details given of the field marks, habitats, voice characteristics, breeding and
nesting habits, and range of species of over 700 species.
460 pages. Color and b&w paintings by Roy Doyle. Hardcover (1980)
$79.50 |
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Hawaii
& the Tropical Pacific
by H. Douglas Pratt, Phillip L. Bruner,
& Delwyn G. Berrett
The first guide to the identification of the birds found in the tropical Pacific,
including the Hawaiian Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, southeastern Polynesia, and
Micronesia.
454 pages. Color plates & b&w drawings. Hardcover. (1987)
$75.00 |
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A Field Guide to the Birds of New
Guinea
by Bruce M. Bechler, Thane K. pratt, &
Dale A. Zimmerman
Covers 700 New Guinea species detailing ecology, identification, behavior, etc. The only
book ever published to cover all species of this exotic island.
370 pages. Color plates and b&w drawings and maps. Hardcover. (1986)
$80.00 |
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A Guide to the Birds of
Colombia
by Steven L. Hilty & William L. Brown
Describes all of Colombia's 1700 bird species, giving detailed information on voice,
behavior, migration, etc.
836 pages. Color plates and b&w plates, drawings, and maps by Guy Tudor. Hardcover.
(1986)
$99.50 |
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A Guide to the Birds of
Venezuela
by Rodolphe DeSchauensee & William H.
Phelps, Jr.
This guide offers concise and descriptive information on 1300 species of Venezuelan birds.
424 pages. Color plates and b&w drawings and maps by Guy Tudor. Hardcover. (1978)
$90.00 |
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