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Books and Reference Material

If you are an Eclectus or Lory owner (or a prospective owner), these two books are a must have! We are offering these books straight from the manufacturer because they are "out of print" through Barnes & Noble. You may order these books directly through us with our convenient online ordering system.

A Guide to...Eclectus Parrots, Their Management, Care & Breeding
A full color book designed for birdlovers and aviculturists. Informative literature on the care, keeping and breeding of the lovely and vivacious Eclectus Parrots.
A Guide to...Lories & Lorikeets, Their Management, Care & Breeding
A full color book designed for birdlovers and aviculturists. Informative literature on the care, keeping and breeding of the lovely Lories and Lorikeets.

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This list is not in any specific order... ALL of these books would be an asset to a prospective, new or "veteran" bird owner!

Parrot in Health & Illness: An Owner's Guide
From Library Journal
The minimal care and attention required by pet birds has resulted in a great increase in their popularity. As a result, the advice Doane dispenses in this volume will apply to all pet birds as well as parrots. In addition to describing how to choose a competent avian veterinarian, Doane discusses the parrot's potential health problems with recommended treatments and/or surgery so that the owner may be an ``informed partner'' with the veterinarian in the care of the pet. He also covers coping with the loss of a bird. Because this book is easy for the layperson to read and is the most complete in the field...
Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior
From The Publisher
Offering a wealth of advice on such topics as choosing between a young parrot and an older parrot, a parrot expert discusses ways of coping with occasional problems owners can have with their pet.
Pleasure of Their Company, An Owner's Guide To Parrot Training
From the Publisher
This wide-ranging work on training parrot-family birds in good manners and for trick behaviors is directed at enhancing the bird/owner relationship to its highest possible potential. The book s eight chapters include topics ranging from basic training needs to an explanation of parrot responses. Bonnie Munro Doane is a familiar writer and authority on all phases of modern aviculture.
Parrots: A Guide to the Parrots of the World
From the Publisher
This is the first book created primarily for the field identification of parrots, one of the most familiar and colorful groups of birds. From the mighty macaws to the diminutive pygmy parrots, the 350 species of parrots include cockatoos, parakeets, lovebirds, and Budgerigar...

Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot
From the Publisher
Parrot owners and prospective owners will find practical solutions to numerous parrot behavior problems such as screaming, biting, and feather chewing in this helpful book which also features information on bathing, grooming, communication, selection of accessories, and safe interactions with other pets and children. Includes dozens of full-color photos and detailed drawings.
My Parrot, My Friend: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Behavior
From the Publisher
My Parrot, My Friend is a straightforward book that addresses a growing need for parrot owners and their birds. When difficulties develop in the home, or a clash in avian and human natures make for unhappy birds and angry owners, many times the sad consequence is painful termination of what could have been a long-term, joyful relationship...
African Grey Parrots
From the Publisher
The complete guide to the purchase, acclimation, care, diet, disease, with a special chapter on the understanding the African Gray Parrot.
Parrots of the World
Wonderfully illustrated and very thorough book on parrots.
Complete Parrot
A visually stunning treasure trove of parrot advice and lore, this gorgeous celebration of this intriguing bird is the ideal guide for the contemporary enthusiast of macaws, Amazons, lories, and all other members of this large, varied family of living feathered jewels. Twenty chapters advise, educate, and entertain. 112 photos, 100 in color.
New Parrot Handbook; Everything about Purchase,
Acclimation, Care, Diet, Disease...
Parrots: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
From the Publisher
Complete advice on parrot care of all popular varieties in natural habitats and in pet owners' environments.
Why Does My Parrot Do That?
Answers questions on bird behavior.

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