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Those Crazy Caiques

by Judith A. Woods

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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Australian Parrots (Third Edition) by Joseph M. Forshaw - Previous editions of Australian Parrots have been widely acclaimed as the standard reference works on these spectacular birds for almost forty years. Joseph Forshaw and William Cooper have now prepared this fully revised, greatly expanded third edition, another outstanding production from this world-renowned partnership and the most comprehensive account of Australia's cockatoos, lorikeets, and parrots. To accommodate taxonomic changes, some new paintings have been prepared by William Cooper, and these enhance both the visual attractiveness and scientific accuracy of the book. This new edition will be welcomed by all parrot-lovers in all countries, and will be particularly helpful to aviculturists seeking to know more about parrots in the wild as a guide to their own husbandry techniques.

Australian Parrots (Third Edition)

by Joseph M. Forshaw

$39.95

The Birds of South America (Volume I): The Oscine Passerines by Robert S. Ridgely & Guy Tudor - A definitive, comprehensive guide to South America's diverse bird life. The first of what will be a four volume series, it serves as the first modern handbook for all true songbirds, encompassing over 700 oscine species.

The Birds of South America (Volume I): The Oscine Passerines

by Robert S. Ridgely & Guy Tudor

$99.00

The Birds of South America (Volume II): The Suboscine Passerines

The Birds of South America (Volume II): The Suboscine Passerines

by Robert S. Ridgely & Guy Tudor

$99.00

The Complete Book of Finches and Softbills by David Alderton - Whether just starting out with one Zebra Finch of beginning to breed Greater Indian Hill Mynahs, readers will find this book an essential tool for success. Practical information on the different species of finches and softbills, including identifying birds, specific housing and nutritional requirements, improving breeding results, building an aviary or birdroom, and treating illness.

The Complete Book of Finches and Softbills

by David Alderton

$29.95

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

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 1): Ostrich to Ducks by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (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 1 covers Order Struthioniformes: Struthionidae (Ostrich), Rheidae (Rheas), Casuariidae (Cassowaries), Dromaiidae (Emus), Apterygidae (Kiwis); Order Tinamiformes: Tinamidae (Tinamous); Order Sphenisciformes: Spheniscidae (Penguins); Order Gaviiformes: Gaviidae (Divers); Order Podicipediformes: Podicipedidae (Grebes); Order Procellariiformes: Diomedeidae (Albatrosses), Procellariidae (Petrels and Shearwaters), Hydrobatidae (Storm-Petrels), Pelecanoididae (Diving-petrels); Order Pelecaniformes: Phaethontidae (Tropicbirds), Pelecanidae (Pelicans), Sulidae (Gannets and Boobies), Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants), Anhingidae (Darters), Fregatidae (Frigatebirds); Order Ciconiiformes: Ardeidae (Herons), Scopidae (Hamerkop), Ciconiidae (Storks), Balaencipitidae (Shoebill), Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills); Order Phoenicopteriformes: Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos); Order Anseriformes: Anhimidae (Screamers), Anatidae (Ducks, Geese and Swans)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 1): Ostrich to Ducks

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (Editors)

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 2): New World Vultures to Guineafowl by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (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 2 covers Order Falconiformes: Cathartidae (New world vultures), Pandionidae (Osprey), Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles), Sagittariidae (Secretarybird), Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras); Order Galliformes: Megapodiidae (Megapodes), Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans and Curassows), Meleagrididae (Turkeys), Tetraonidae (Grouse), Onontophoridae (New World Quails), Phasianidae (Pheasants and Partridges), Numididae (Guineafowl)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 2): New World Vultures to Guineafowl

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (Editors)

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 3): Hoatzin to Auks by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (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 3 covers Order Opisthocomiformes: Opisthocomidae (Hoatzin); Order Gruiformes: Mesithornithidae (Mesites), Turnicidae (Buttonquails), Gruidae (Cranes), Aramidae (Limpkin), Psophiidae (Trumpeters), Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules and Coots), Heliornithidae (Finfoots), Rhynochetidae (Kagu), Eurypygidae (Sunbittern), Cariamidae (Seriemas), Otididae (Bustards}; Order Charadriiformes: Jacanidae (Jacanas), Rostratulidae (Painted Snipes), Dromadidae (Crab Plover), Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers), Ibidorhynchidae (Ibisbill), Recurvirostridae (Avocets and Stilts), Burhinidae (Thick-Knees), Glareolidae (Pratincoles and Coursers), Charadriidae (Plovers), Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies), Pedionomidae (Plains-Wanderers), Thinocoridae (Seedsnipes), Chionidae (Sheathbills), Stercorariidae (Skuas), Laridae (Gulls), Sternidae (Terns), Rhynchopidae (Skimmers), Alcidae (Auks)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 3): Hoatzin to Auks

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (Editors)

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 4): Sandgrouse to Cuckoos by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (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 4 covers Order Pterocliformes: Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse); Order Columbiformes: Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves); Order Psittaciformes: Cacatuidae (Cockatoos), Psittacidae (Parrots); Order Cuculiformes: Musophagidae (Turacos), Cuculidae (Cuckoos)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 4): Sandgrouse to Cuckoos

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (Editors)

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 5): Barn Owls to Hummingbirds by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (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 5 covers Order Strigiformes: Tytonidae (Barn-owls), Strigidae (Typical owls); Order Caprimulgiformes: Steatornithidae (Oilbirds), Aegothelidae (Owlet-Nightjars), Podargidae (Frogmouths), Nyctibiidae (Potoos), Caprimulgidae (Nightjars); Order Apodiformes: Apodidae (Swifts), Hemiprocnidae (Tree-Swifts), Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 5): Barn Owls to Hummingbirds

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (Editors)

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 6): Mousebirds to Hornbills by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (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 6 covers Order Coliiformes: Coliidae (Mousebirds); Order Trogoniformes: Trogonidae (Trogons); Order Coraciiformes: Alcedinidae (Kingfishers), Todidae (Todies), Momotidae (Motmots), Meropidae (Bee-eaters), Coraciidae (Rollers), Brachypteraciidae (Ground-Rollers), Leptosomidae (Cuckoo-Rollers), Upupidae (Hoopoes), Phoeniculidae (Wood-Hoopoes), Bucerotidae (Hornbills)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 6): Mousebirds to Hornbills

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (Editors)

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 7): Jacamars to Woodpeckers by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (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 7 covers Order Galbuliformes: Galbulidae (Jacamars), Bucconidae (Puffbirds); Order Piciformes: Capitonidae (Barbets), Ramphastidae (Toucans), Indicatoridae (Honeyguides), Picidae (Woodpeckers)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 7): Jacamars to Woodpeckers

by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & Jordi Sargatal (Editors)

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 8): Broadbills to Tapaculos by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & David A. Christie - 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 8 covers Order Passeriformes: Eurylaimidae (Broadbills), Philepittidae (Asities), Pittidae (Pittas), Furnariidae (Ovenbirds), Dendrocolaptidae (Woodcreepers), Thamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds), Formicariidae (Ground-Antbirds), Conopophagidae (Gnateaters), Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 8): Broadbills to Tapaculos

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

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 9): Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails by Josep del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott & David A. Christie - 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 9 covers Order Passeriformes: Cotingidae (Cotingas), Pipridae (Manakins), Tyrannidae (Tyrant-Flycatchers), Acanthisittidae (New Zealand Wrens), Atrichornithidae (Scrub-Birds), Menuridae (Lyrebirds), Alaudidae (Larks), Hirundinidae (Swallows and Martins), Motacillidae (Pipits and Wagtails)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 9): Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails

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

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 10): Cuckoo-shrikes to Thrushes 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 10 covers Order Passeriformes: Campephagidae (Cuckoo-shrikes), Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls), Chloropseidae (Leafbirds), Irenidae (Fairy-bluebirds), Aegithinidae (Ioras), Ptilogonatidae (Silky-flycatchers), Bombycillidae (Waxwings), Hypocolidae (Hypocolius), Dulidae (Palmchat), Cinclidae (Dippers), Troglodytidae (Wrens), Mimidae (Mockingbirds and Thrashers), Prunellidae (Accentors), Turdidae (Thrushes)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 10): Cuckoo-shrikes to Thrushes

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

$255.00

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 11): Old World Flycatchers to Old World Warblers 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 11 covers Order Passeriformes: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers), Platysteiridae (Batises and Wattle-eyes), Rhipiduridae (Fantails), Monarchidae (Monarch-flycatchers), Regulidae (Kinglets and Firecrests), Polioptilidae (Gnatcatchers), Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies), and Sylviidae (Old World Warblers)

Handbook of the Birds of the World (Volume 11): Old World Flycatchers to Old World Warblers

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

$255.00

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

A Monograph of Endangered Parrots by Tony Silva - Acclaimed worldwide as a invaluable addition to parrot literature, this book covers, in depth, 51 of the rarest parrots in the world today in 400 pages. If you really want to know where these species stand, then this title is a must. This exquisite Subscriber Edition has been limited to only 2000 copies worldwide.

A Monograph of Endangered Parrots

by Tony Silva

$199.00

Munias and Mannikins by Robin Restall - Munias and mannikins are one genus in a colorful family of seed-eating songbirds that live in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australasia, Africa, and various Pacific islands. This book is the first comprehensive account of the forty-one species of this group of Old World seedeaters. Robin Restall provides a natural history of each species, including field characteristics, status, habitat, morphology, habits and behavior, food and feeding, movements, calls and song, courtship and display, breeding, distribution, a detailed species description, hybrids, and conservation status. Of special significance are Restall's line drawings and paintings: included in the book are 16 color plates of perched birds in field guide style depicting every known plumage; 64 colored measured drawings of individual birds that show plumage variation; and numerous line drawings, most of which show behavior never before illustrated. The book also contains distribution maps and sonograms.

Munias and Mannikins

by Robin Restall

$69.00

New Zealand Birds in Focus by Geoff Moon - Recognized as one of the world's outstanding photographers of bird life, this superb collection of more than 350 photographs of New Zealand birds is the author's personal selection. Bird lovers will find this book a treasure.

New Zealand Birds in Focus

by Geoff Moon

$60.00

Parrots: A Guide to Parrots of the World by Tony Juniper & Mike Parr - This is the first book created primarily for the field identification of the 350 species of parrots, complete with range maps and color illustrations of every species and most subspecies. It offers many first-hand insights into the ecology of each species, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, and geographical variations. It also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of endangered and threatened species.

Parrots: A Guide to Parrots of the World

by Tony Juniper & Mike Parr

$65.00

Parrots in Aviculture: A Photo Reference Guide by Rosemary Low - 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 color photo along with precise and informative text.

Parrots in Aviculture: A Photo Reference Guide

by Rosemary Low

$55.00

Parrots of the World: An Identification Guide by Joseph M. Forshaw - From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, this comprehensive handbook distinguishes some 350 species of parrots from across the globe. Lavishly illustrated with more than 120 color plates and additional illustrations, the book covers parrots in homes, zoos, and in the wild, providing detailed descriptions of their key identifying features. By allowing readers to easily narrow their search to specific geographic areas, the book will prove especially useful to those interested in parrots of a particular locale. Descriptive distribution maps show the geographic location of the different species, and an entire section is devoted to ecological and behavioral information relevant to identification. In addition, the guide differentiates Old World and New World species and points out significant sex or age differences in plumage coloration. This book can provide enormous help to those engaged in gathering important field data and monitoring international trade, two initiatives that are of critical importance to the conservation of parrots worldwide. Clear, complete, and colorful, this is one guidebook that no museum, research institution, zoo, or bird enthusiast will want to be without.

Parrots of the World: An Identification Guide

by Joseph M. Forshaw

$69.95

Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to the Pigeons and Doves of the World by David Gibbs, Eustace Barnes & John Cox - Pigeons and doves are a large family of birds occurring throughout the world, and this book incorporates recent information about their natural history and taxonomy. It is the first book to be dedicated to the field identification of these birds, and the first to be fully illustrated in color. The authoritative text draws on extensive museum and field reserach, as well as on recently-published and unpublished sources, and all currently accepted taxa are described. The comprehensive text is accompanied by 76 exquisite color plates that capture the essence of these varied birds and illustrate all species and subspecies.

Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to the Pigeons and Doves of the World

by David Gibbs, Eustace Barnes & John Cox

$70.00

Psittaculture: The Breeding, Rearing & Management of Parrots by Tony Silva - This book is a breakthrough for the small breeder and pet owner. Covered in detail are suitability of species as pets, housing, nutrition, taming, breeding, incubation, handrearing, avicultural notes, species accounts, and much more.

Psittaculture: The Breeding, Rearing & Management of Parrots

by Tony Silva

$49.00

Thrushes by Peter Clement - This is the first book in nearly one hundred years that is solely devoted to thrushes. It treats comprehensively the world's 162 species of true thrushes, providing a wealth of detailed information on identification and distribution of each species, with a reference to all recognized races. Emphasis is placed on vocalizations, plus habitat, range, movements, and breeding behavior. This will be, undoubtedly, the standard work on thrushes for many years to come.

by Peter Clement

$65.00

The Ultimate Parrot by Barrett Watson & Mike Hurley - This overview of parrots covers choosing a bird, feeding, nutrition, maintenance, physiology, behavior, training, breeding, incubating, hand-rearing, weaning, common health problems, and the lives of parrots in the wild.

The Ultimate Parrot

by Barrett Watson & Mike Hurley

$34.95

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