The complete Parrot

The Complete Parrot Glowing with a sensational gallery of stunning color photographs and filled with the rich lore and expert guidance every parrot owner welcomes, The Complete Parrot, by Arthur Freud, is the ideal guide for all who own, admire, and enjoy these perpetually intriguing birds. This beautiful book is presented in three deeply enlightening parts: What All Parrot Lovers Should Know, which delivers a veritable treasure trove of the practical advice on all facets of smart parrot care, The Parrot Family, which showcases numerous parrot species—some familiar, some less so, and Special Delights, which includes chapters on A Variety of Unusual Parrots, Parrot Potpourri, and Parrot Q&A. Within these broad sections, twenty fascinating chapters are arrayed to advise, educate, and entertain you regarding this large family of living jewels that has fascinated man since ancient times. Matched to the peerless text is a spectacular gallery of gorgeous photos to delight you. Here are the huge macaws—like feathered, multicolored banners; the emerald-green Amazons; the pristine cockatoos of white, pink, and other delicate shades, and along with them are the glossy Eclectus, lorikeets, conures, and lovebirds, all adding their special magic to the mix. Leafing through the photos in The Complete Parrot is like visiting your own private aviary. You will also find a thoughtful discussion of conservation measures and the parrot family's future in view of widespread habitat destruction and advances in captive breeding techniques. In every way, The Complete Parrot will grace your home and library and also will enhance your knowledge of and appreciation for these universally loved birds.