Roger Sweeney, with the assistance of the late John Stoodley, has created the new bible for pionus breeders and keepers. This book covers the natural history of all pionus species, pionus as pets and aviary birds, accommodations, diet, breeding, vocal abilities, behaviour, and more. Highlights include an exceptional chapter on the health care and diseases of pionus by Dr. Susan Clubb, and an excellent section on artificial incubation and rearing methods. Useful addresses, appendices, a glossary, and a bibliography round out what will quickly become the standard avicultural reference book on pionus..

Illustrations: Colour photos by John Stoodley

Binding: Hardcover

Size: 6" x 9"

Published in Canada.

The Pionus are a group of seven small to medium-sized parrots from South and Central America, including such avicultural favourites as the Blue-headed and Maximilian’s Parrot. This is the first popularly priced book on these birds to be published.

Writing from personal experience of every species, Rosemary Low covers all aspects of their care and breeding. The chapters describe Care and Housing, Diet and Nutrition, Breeding, Pets, Health Care and Life in the Wild. These are followed by species profiles, with information under the headings of Distinguishing Features, Immature Plumage, Aviculture and Countries of Origin. A distribution map is shown for each species.

Hancock House Encyclopedia of the Lories.

Lories are a group of colorful parrots from Australia, Indonesia and the Pacific region. Mainly nectar and pollen feeders, some species are nomadic, moving around in search of blossoms. Their bright colors and active, and often amusing behavior, make them fascinating subjects for study by bird watchers and bird keepers. Rosemary Low brings together, for the first time, detailed and absorbing information on their natural habits and aviculture.

Rosemary has arranged this most comprehensive book to give immediate access to specific subjects and species. The first part is an encyclopedia covering nearly 100 different subjects from aviaries to conservation and from folklore to nest sites. In the second part, the biology of every species is described under standard headings which provide detailed descriptions of plumage, chicks, eggs, habitat, conservation, and more. A special gazetteer section includes distribution maps and information on localities where lories occur. The encyclopedia's large reference section is a valuable source of further reading - in the unlikely event there is anything else the reader needs to know.

The book is a riot of color, with 140 color photographs of these stunningly beautiful birds. It will leave the reader wanting to know them in life.

PR Highlights: A Detailed look at the Lori variety of Parrot.

PHOTO Highlights: 48 Page Color Section + B/W Throughout.

Description: This title covers the biology, distribution and aviculture of every species of Lori Parrot.

JUST for BIRDS also carries Nekton Lori; the complete Lori diet – for when only the best will do.

Published in Canada.

Containing 170 colour photographs in hard cover, this features all aspects of Amazon Parrots in aviculture and in the wild.

In appearance and behaviour Caiques are among the most distinctive of parrots. Their personality is also unique. No other parrot has the same combination of characteristics: fearless, inquisitive and playful with a huge ego and a strong willpower. Their appeal is immediate: the upright stance, the cheeky manner and the unusual colour scheme. No wonder their popularity has skyrocketed with breeders and with companion parrot owners in recent years! However no reference book existed for the Caique lover! The leading avicultural bookseller in the UK told Rosemary Low (a long-time admirer of Caiques) that he was repeatedly being asked for a book on Caiques. So here it is! All the information in this book relates specifically to Caiques, except the health care section which applies to all parrots. Chapters include Captive History, Care and Housing, Diet and Nutrition, Pets, Breeding, Handrearing, Health and In the Wild.

PR Highlights: How to choose, care for, and understand parrots.

Description: How to choose, care for, and understand parrots.

Published in Canada.

If you have ever wandered into a pet store or zoo and wondered about the parrots, you will find them in this comprehensive photo identification guide to over 220 parrot species commonly kept in aviculture. For each bird there is a superb colour photo along with precise and informative text.

An outstanding reference guide for any level of aviculturist.

An undisputed “must have” for any avian library.

Published in Canada.

Binding: Paperback

Size: 6" x 8.25"

Published in Canada.

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Table of Contents

The Nature of Birds

Living with Birds

Obtaining Your Birds

Housing Your Birds

Feeding Your Birds

Health, Hygiene and Well-Being

Compendium of Birds

The Art of Breeding

Barbara sets up the thinking for effective parrot problem solving by offering a section on parrot behaviour in the wild.

Of enormous benefit to parrot owners is the section on reading bird body language in the context of recognizing potential aggression and avoiding conflict. Almost all cases of physical aggression, resulting in an actual bite being experienced from companion parrots, are avoidable if the owner is equipped with a tool kit of awareness of the intricacies of parrot body language.

Barbara then breaks down aggressive behaviour into categories, according to the foundations of the behaviour and the contexts within which it might be observed.

Eleven 'real world' scenarios are provided at the end of the book to fully contextualize the methodologies advocated and how they can be applied.

What do Parrots Eat

How do Parrots Live

What is the Breeding Behavior of Parrots

Why are Parrots Endangered and Parrot Conservation Projects.

An absolute must for the serious parrot aficionado.

Additional Recommended Titles:

A Guide to Incubation and Hand-raising Parrots

Parrots - Hand-feeding and Nursery Management

Limited stock.

the Cape,

Jardine's, Brown-headed,

Niam-Niam,

Red-bellied, Meyer's,

Rüppell's,

and Yellow-faced Parrots.

It then concentrates on the Senegal Parrot, with advice on choosing a bird, housing, behavior, nutrition, breeding, and health.

Illustrations: Colour photos and black/white drawings

Published in Canada.

Illustrations:

Colour photos

Published in Canada.

Forward by Rosemary Low.

What a great book to have.

Worth its weight in good sound easy to use advice.

Published in Canada.