Hot Off the Press: New Releases! These books and DVDs about parrots and other birds have been published recently.

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The Essential Cockatoo

by Laurie Baker & Stuart Borden

Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots!

by Barbara Heidenreich

The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook (Revised Edition)

by Dr. Gary A. Gallerstein

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Amazing Birds: A Treasury of Facts and Trivia About the Avian World by Dr. Roger Lederer - For lovers of birds and trivia, this captivating book features a wealth of fascinating facts, figures, and folklore about our feathered friends. Beautifull color photos, artwork, and diagrams show both rare and common birds, their eggs, their nests, and their hatchlings. More than 400 unusual facts about the avian world include the bird that builds the largest nest, the rarest living bird species, the longest bird migration, the fastest flyer, the remarkable bird with claws on its wings, and many other extraordinary nuggets of information. Here, too, are answers to frequently asked questions, such as: Are owls really wise? How do birds know where to go when they migrate? Where are birds’ ears? Bird lovers will also find practical advice on ways to attract birds to their garden, as well as instructions on teaching a parrot to talk. Beautiful to look at and fun to read, this book will promote renewed interest in our fascinating feathered friends.

Amazing Birds: A Treasury of Facts and Trivia About the Avian World

by Dr. Roger Lederer

$18.95

African Greys by Greg Glendell - This all-new, highly visual book from 'The Birdkeepers' Guides' is written by a parrot behavior specialist and provides concise yet complete coverage of key subjects like parrot biology, feeding, housing, and training. An invaluable chapter of frequently asked questions offers expert advice on this very popular species of parrot, while the full-color photos, sidebars, and tip boxes deliver the information in an easy-to-understand format. The author thoroughly discusses solutions to various behavior problems as well as advice on finding an escaped African Grey.

by Greg Glendell

$12.95

Amazon Parrots by Greg Glendell - This informative book from 'The Birdkeepers' Guides' series offers expert advice in an easy-to-read format that stands to benefit any parrot owner. Because Amazon parrots can be prone to certain behavior problems, the author employs his parrot behavior expertise to answer some of the most common questions in housing and training a pet parrot. Key points are illustrated throughout the text with full-color photos, sidebars, and tip boxes. A portion of the book is also devoted to discussion of how to locate an escaped Amazon parrot.

by Greg Glendell

$12.95

Another Kind of Mind: A Talking Bird Masters English by Michael S. Dalton - Arielle is a 15-year-old Blue & Gold Macaw who expresses herself spontaneously using more than 4,000 English words, phrases, and sentences. She has the ability to communicate across species using human speech when she wishes to do so. Those who know Arielle and listen carefully to recordings of her voluntarily spoken private monologues discover that her speech reveals her thoughts. Many of her statements provide concrete examples that one talking bird can learn to communicate ideas through human language. This book provides details about how Arielle can construct a monologue or dialogue about a topic; reveal her sensory impressions about the environment; substitute nouns and personal pronouns correctly; rhyme, express emotion, and construct verbal jokes; apply logic in her speech and speak using proper syntax; and organize thoughts using phrases and sequences of statements. Written from a linguistic point of view, this book guides readers toward understanding Arielle's English words, phrases, and sentences, as her expressions provide insight into her mind, personality, and thoughts. Her meaningful speech communicates something never before evident from utterances made by a bird: Arielle is a conscious being.

Another Kind of Mind: A Talking Bird Masters English

by Michael S. Dalton

$26.95

The Asiatic Parrot Breeder's Handbook by Phil Robson - The Asiatic family of parrots is easy to cater for and suited to birdkeepers from the novice to the experienced aviculturist. Chapters include: Starting Out; Accessories; Feeding and Diet; Health Problems and Diseases; Breeding; and Asiatic Species (Alexandrine, Plum-headed, Slatey-headed, Blossom-headed, Moustached, Indian Ringneck, Malabar, Derbyan, and Malayan Long-tailed).

The Asiatic Parrot Breeder's Handbook

by Phil Robson

$49.95

Australian Lorikeets: Experiences in the Field and Aviary (Revised Edition) by Stan Sindel & James Gill - Species covered include the Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-collared Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Varied Lorikeet, Musk Lorikeet, Purple-crowned Lorikeet, and Little Lorikeet. Topics include housing, diet, management, genetic inheritance, and diseases of Lorikeets.

Australian Lorikeets: Experiences in the Field and Aviary (Revised Edition)

by Stan Sindel & James Gill

$80.00

Avian and Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology by Dr. Terry W. Campbell & Dr. Christine K. Ellis - This is the long-awaited revision and expansion of Avian Hematology and Cytology, Second Edition. This new book builds on the avian foundation of Campbell's earlier work and has grown to include coverage of several other important exotic animal groups including small mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians. This is the must-have hematologic and cytologic reference for all veterinarians and researchers working with avian and exotic animals.

Avian and Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology

by Dr. Terry W. Campbell & Dr. Christine K. Ellis

$149.95

Avian Influenza

by David E. Swayne

$149.95

Avian Medicine (Second Edition) by Jaime Samour - This second edition continues as a practical, comprehensive, full-colour illustrative guide to the diagnosis and management of avian disorders, combining the practicality of a hands-on manual with the wealth of information of a textbook and the highly illustrated format of an atlas. With the participation of some of the world's leading authorities in avian medicine, the book addresses issues ranging from the basic aspects of patient management to the most sophisticated diagnostic techniques, aiming to teach the general clinician how to approach all birds. A wide range of avian species are discussed in detail, including psittacines, raptors, bustards, and many more. Completely revised, the second edition contains extended and new chapter sections -- with a wealth of new illustrations! -- including cytology and behavioral osteodystrophy, fluoroscopy, and advanced imaging techniques. With numerous practical guidelines on the medical management of the patient or flock and many useful tips on clinical laboratory diagnosis and suggested treatments, this reference contains valuable practical advice on all aspects of veterinary care of avian species.

Avian Medicine (Second Edition)

by Jaime Samour

$190.00

Birdkeeping the South African Way (Part 4): Keeping and Breeding African Greys by Eelco Meyjes - Programmed with a route menu for easy access to specific information, this DVD is loaded with practical information for both the African Grey pet owner and breeder. For the pet owner, contents include: Buying your bird, look at the eye, correct feeding, teaching to talk, healthcare, sexing your bird, and introducing a mate. For the breeder, contents include: Aviary and nest box design, stock selection, food and nutrition, pairing, handrearing, healthcare, and more. Includes examples of all known colour mutations, including the first all-red African Grey Parrot.

Birdkeeping the South African Way (Part 4): Keeping and Breeding African Greys

by Eelco Meyjes

$39.95

Breaking Bad Habits in Parrots by Greg Glendell - Learn how responsible and sympathetic parrot care can prevent or remedy common problem behaviors. Parrots are among the most highly intelligent creatures kept as pets. They are capable of forming very close and rewarding relationships with their handlers. However, it takes a lot of time on a daily basis to ensure that the parrot is content and mentally stimulated. Otherwise, the unhappy bird may develop a repertoire of problem behaviors, such as biting, screaming, and feather-plucking. In this definitive reference book, a top parrot behavioral consultant explains how best to keep a captive bird in a domestic environment so that the pet will thrive, and reveals what to do to overcome and prevent problem behaviors. This is also the first parrot book to include detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to teach your bird some basic flight requests, including asking the bird to fly to and from you when asked. The book encourages the safe flying of all parrots and points out the problems of wing-clipping. Sections include: Parrots in the Wild; Parrot Biology; Different Types of Parrots; Acquiring a Bird; Understanding Behavior; Training Your Bird; Your Parrot's Home; Preventing and Solving Behavioral Problems (overcoming behaviors such as biting, screaming, self-mutilation, nervousness, and destructiveness); and Problem-solving.

Breaking Bad Habits in Parrots

by Greg Glendell

$24.95

Cockatiels: Overcoming Problems in their Care, Feeding, & Breeding by Robert G. Black - Published by Avian Publications. This book is not an introduction to cockatiels, nor is it a picture book of cockatiels. Instead, it contains detailed, in-depth information to help you identify and correct the wide variety of challenges you may encounter while keeping and breeding cockatiels. Chapters include Problems in Maintenance, Problems in Breeding, Problems with Eggs, Problems with Nestlings, Problems in Health, Problems in Nutrition, and Food for Thought.

Cockatiels: Overcoming Problems in their Care, Feeding, & Breeding

by Robert G. Black

$21.95

The Essential Cockatoo by Laurie Baker & Stuart Borden - This fun, informative, and practical book will help you select, train, and nurture your Cockatoo. In full-color throughout, chapters include Choosing, Bringing Home, Understanding Your Companion, Nurturing, Training, and Health Care. Author Laurie Baker, a companion bird breeder and behaviorist, is a life member of the American Association of Aviculture and owner of Feathered Follies Bird Shop in California. She spares no punches about the hard work and diligence required in some areas of keeping these magnificent species.

The Essential Cockatoo

by Laurie Baker & Stuart Borden

Price: 24.95

Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery (Third Edition) by B.H. Coles - This book is designed as a concise quick-reference guide to avian medical and surgical problems for companion animal and wildlife veterinarians and nurses. Eminently practical, this classic avian text is prized for its down-to-earth approach and is organized to help practitioners assess and deal with problems quickly. This third edition includes new contributions from world-renowned experts in avian medicine, a new chapter on the special senses of birds, an infectious diseases section highlighting avian zoonotics, and fully up-to-date diagnostic and imaging techniques.

Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery (Third Edition)

by B.H. Coles

$79.95

Exotic Birds from A to Z by Angelika Lang - Both prospective owners of birds as pets and dedicated bird watchers will want to add this book to their reference shelf. It’s an A-to-Z guide to bird species with color photos and descriptions of more than 200 birds native to all parts of the world. A general overview describes bird groups and their characteristics, and advises on setting up backyard birdhouses as well as indoor and outdoor aviaries. Bird species are profiled according to their families, with separate sections on doves, parrots, bluebirds, thrushes, buntings, finches, starlings, and 10 others. Each of the book’s sections has page edges tipped in a different color for quick reference. Pet owners are advised on the basics of proper bird caging and care, and additional information of special interest to bird enthusiasts is provided. The book features 300 full-color photos and comes with a clear vinyl jacket for extra protection when it’s used as a field guide.

Exotic Birds from A to Z

by Angelika Lang

$13.95

A Guide to Neophema & Neopsephotus Genera & Their Mutations (Revised English Edition) by Dr. Alain Campagne - This book includes all the basic information any new breeder of Neophema and Neopsephotus species would need to know about their care and management. Contents include General Management, Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Health and Disease, Plumage, Pigments, Colors, and Mutations. Species covered include Bourke's Parrot, Turquosine Parrot, Scarlet-chested Parrot, Elegant Parrot, Blue-winged Parrot, Rock Parrot, and Orange-bellied Parrot. Each species is dealt with individually and includes an outline of its natural habitat, a description of the bird, and a discussion of the species as an avicultural specimen. Every established color mutation is then discussed in detail and illustrated superbly with the author's stunning photographs.

A Guide to Neophema & Neopsephotus Genera & Their Mutations (Revised English Edition)

by Dr. Alain Campagne

$70.00

Guide to the Quaker Parrot (Second Edition) by Mattie Sue Athan - Mattie Sue Athan, an expert on parrot behavior and care, advises Quaker Parrot owners on training, grooming, diet, cages, and toys for this unique bird. New in this edition is a discussion of recently identified anatomical features plus background information on natural habitat.

Guide to the Quaker Parrot (Second Edition)

by Mattie Sue Athan

$11.95

Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot (Third Edition) by Mattie Sue Athan - This expanded third edition of the classic parrot training book explains parrot psychology and discusses the ways in which parrot owners can apply it to solve behavior problems. The author cites the most common problems — screaming, biting, and feather-chewing — and tells how to remedy them. She also stresses the need for periodic reinforcement of desirable parrot behavior traits and advises on many aspects of good parrot care, including proper nutrition and providing the bird with steady companionship. The text is complemented with many attractive and instructive color photos and line art.

Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot (Third Edition)

by Mattie Sue Athan

$11.95

A Guide to Cockatiels and Their Mutations as Pet and Aviary Birds (Revised Edition) by Dr. Terry Martin & Diana Andersen - This guide from Australian Birdkeeper is a must for both cockatiel pet and breeder enthusiasts. 375 color images depict all mutations established worldwide. Chapters include: Wild Cockatiels; Aviary Birds: Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Artificial Incubation, Handrearing; Companion Birds: Housing, Environment, Enrichment, Feeding, Behaviour; Colour Mutations: Basic Genetics; Worldwide Mutations: European, North American and Australian, Combination Colours; Health and Disease.

A Guide to Cockatiels and Their Mutations as Pet and Aviary Birds (Revised Edition)

by Dr. Terry Martin & Diana Andersen

$54.95

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 12): Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & David A. Christie (Editors) - The Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) series is the first work ever to illustrate and deal in detail with all the species of birds in the world. Volume 12 covers Order Passeriformes: Picathartidae (Picathartes), Timaliidae (Babblers), Paradoxornithidae (Parrotbills), Pomatostomidae (Australasian Babblers), Orthonychidae (Logrunners), Eupetidae (Jewel-babblers and Allies), Pachycephalidae (Whistlers), Petroicidae (Australasian Robins), Maluridae (Fairywrens), Dasyornithidae (Bristlebirds), Acanthizidae (Thornbills), Epthianuridae (Australian Chats), Neosittidae (Sittellas), Climacteridae (Australasian Treecreepers), and Paridae (Tits and Chickadees)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 12): Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & David A. Christie

$255.00

Hand-Rearing Birds by Dr. Laurie J. Gage & Dr. Rebecca S. Duerr - This book provides the reader with a guide to the best methods of hand-rearing all major species of birds. The book is broken into two sections. The first section covers standard hand-raising methods and equipment, while the second provides individual chapters devoted to many major avian species. This book will be an invaluable reference for shelter veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, avian veterinarians, aviculturists, bird enthusiasts, and conservationists alike.

Hand-Rearing Birds

by Dr. Laurie J. Gage & Dr. Rebecca S. Duerr

$79.95

A Parrot for Life: Raising and Training the Perfect Parrot Companion by Rebecca K. O'Connor - This useful book covers a variety of important topics like housing, nutrition, health care, training, and travel. It also provides insightful discussion on keeping a parrot healthy and content throughout an owner's life changes, such as marriage, moving, and adopting other pets. Written by an experienced parrot keeper, falconer, and bird trainer, the author imparts her knowledge of training, behavior, and care in a fun and lively style. The vivid drawings by April Chmura help illustrate key points throughout the book.

A Parrot for Life: Raising and Training the Perfect Parrot Companion

by Rebecca K. O'Connor

$18.95

Parrot Nutrition by Robert G. Black - Nutrition is the key to aviculture. It is the most important factor for success in maintaining and breeding captive birds. Anything less than 100% breeding success and picture-perfect feathering indicates the probability of an inadequate amount of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are essential for the health and breeding of a parrot. The result of years of research and practical experience, this detailed, in-depth guide covers everything you need to know about vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and other nutritional elements and how they contribute to the health and well-being of parrots.

Parrot Nutrition

by Robert G. Black

$49.95

Simple Techniques to Successful Hatching: A Twenty-One Day Journey Through the Development of a Chick by Nathaniel Smisor - Incubating and hatching chicken eggs can be an exciting learning experience for people of all ages. Use this booklet to increase your knowledge of the structure of an egg and chick development while at the same time experiencing the thrill and enjoyment that comes with it. Come explore the fascinating journey of the development and growth of a chick.

Simple Techniques to Successful Hatching: A Twenty-One Day Journey Through the Development of a Chick

by Nathaniel Smisor

$11.95

Those Crazy Caiques by Judith A. Woods - A parrot breeder with twenty years of experience has created this must-have book for anyone who shares their life or wants to share their life with a Caique. Chapters include Identification and Characteristics, Places to Purchase, Coming Home, Feeding, Housing, Toys, Behavior and Training, Health Care, and a chapter dedicated to the Joys of Owning a Caique.

Those Crazy Caiques

by Judith A. Woods

$19.95

Training Your Parrot for the Veterinary Exam (Series Part 2) by Barbara Heidenreich - Positive reinforcement training is a kind and gentle method you can use to teach your parrot to cooperate in his or her own medical care. In this DVD, professional animal trainer Barbara Heidenreich shows you how to train your parrot to step onto a scale, step up onto new people, voluntarily enter and exit a kennel, allow restraint in a towel, allow a tactile exam, allow nail trimming and feather trimming, and more. Step-by-step detailed instructions are provided with a variety of parrot species.

Training Your Parrot for the Veterinary Exam (Series Part 2)

by Barbara Heidenreich

$21.95

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