Tropische Vogels

Canaries have been domesticated since the fifteenth century, when the Spanish first imported them from their Canary Isles home, attracted by their melodic song. Since then their popularity as a caged bird has spread throughout the world. This book introduces several of the different types of canary that are popular today, and offers invaluable advice on the responsibilities of ownership and how best to care for these beautiful birds. Meer info

Irene Pepperberg ist Verhaltensbiologin und Forscherin an der renommierten Harvard-Universität. Als sie ihre Studien vor 30 Jahren begann, glaubte man nicht, dass Vögel in irgendeiner Form intelligent wären, von Sprachtalent ganz zu schweigen. Meer info

The story of a famous African Grey parrot documents his thirty-year relationship with his trainer and the ways in which his life has changed scientific understanding about language and thought, in an edition that includes a new afterword, reading-group guide, and author interview. Meer info

Anyone who decides to own a Caique should have a thorough understanding of what he or she is in for. This book provides it! Inhoud: -Living with a parrot - a little sanity goes a long way 1.About Caiques - Where do these cheeky little imps come from? 2.Places to purchase - you can't be too careful 3.Coming home - strange places are scary 4.Feeding - keeping these little vacuums healthy 5.Housing - there's no place like a BIG home 6.Toys - play is hard work 7.Behavior and training - dealing with power surges 8.Health - I'm only sick when you're not looking 9.Joys of owning a Caiques - treatment for depression or a short trip to the looney bin Meer info

In dit boek wordt de grote verscheidenheid in kleuren bij de kleurkanarie besproken. Omdat het voor één kweker/schrijver onmogelijk is over alle kleuren in detail te schrijven, daarom hebben aan dit boek 80 gastschrijvers meegewerkt, waaronder kampioenkwekers. Voor het keurtechnische gedeelte werd er beroep gedaan op de grootmeester onder de keurders. Meer info

In this book you will find invaluable guidance on every aspect of parrot care and health. Readers will learn: -How to care for parrots living in the house -How to care for aviary birds -How a parrot's body works -How to recognise parrot diseases -How to breed and exhibit parrots. Meer info

Lovebird owners need to have up-to-date information regarding the care of these birds. This book contains the most recent information on all aspects of lovebird care, from buying to housing, feeding and taming. Contents: -Introduction to the Lovebird -Characteristics of a Lovebird -Choosing the perfect Lovebird -Housing your lovebird -Nutrition for your lovebird -Health care for your Lovebird -Taming and training your lovebird -Grooming your Lovebird -Breeding your Lovebird -Showing your Lovebird Meer info

This informative and often amusing 'introduction to bird keeping' appeals not only to the novice or want-to-be bird keeper, but also to the seasoned aviculturist looking for a refresher on the basics. Based on the authors' combined 30 years of bird keeping experience, this guide walks you through the process of selecting a bird right for you, caring for that bird, and understanding its behaviour. This 96 page full colour book also guides you through the growing pains of increasing your bird family, including what to do when your birds have gone forth and multiplied. All in all, the authors help you to create a happy and healthy environment so bird keeping will always be pleasurable. Contents: Pet Care - Why in Heavens Would Anyone Want a Bird for a Pet?, Responsibilities! What Responsibilities?, Making a Natural Selection, Bringing Your Bird Home, Bird Keeping - A Family Affair, All to do With the Cage, What's on the Menu?, Attending to Your Bird's Personal Grooming, Keeping Bird-fit. Behaviour - The Not-So-Secret Language of Birds, Low Risk Bird Handling, Taming, Training, Did Someone Say I Have a Behavioural Problem?, Increasing Your Flock, Afterthoughts, Aviculturist Responsibilities as a Whole, Parts of a Typical Parrot. Meer info

- Contents: -Realistic expectations -Health and fitness -Psychological wellness -Behavioral issues -Veterinary care -Routine care -Special geriatric concerns Meer info