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. Most are brightly colored or even gaudy, but a few are drab, and some are nocturnal and flightless. This book includes 88 superb color illustrations of every species and most identifiable subspecies of parrots, as well as range maps of their locations. 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 those species of parrots that are threatened or endangered.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
A resource for identifying the 350 species of parrots in the wild, including cockatoos, parakeets, lovebirds, and Budgerigar. Includes 88 color plates illustrating each species and most identifiable subspecies, referenced to and from the corresponding text and range map. Discusses the ecology, details of appearance emphasizing distinguishing features, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, geographical variations, and the conservation status of those species that are threatened or endangered. Does not include an identification key. Indexed only by common and scientific names of species and subspecies. Published in conjunction with the American Bird Conservancy. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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