The Natural History Of Parrots

Author : Catherine A. Toft
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520962648
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parrots of the Wild written by Catherine A. Toft and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Parrots of the Wild is an exhaustive compendium of information about parrots, from their evolutionary history to their behavior to present-day conservation issues. A must-have for anyone interested in these amazing creatures." —Irene M. Pepperberg, Professor at Harvard University and author of Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process "If you like parrots then you'll love this book. From their evolutionary past to their modern-day love lives, Parrots of the Wild presents a suitably captivating read. I thought I knew a lot about parrots--until I delved into these pages." —Tony Juniper, author of What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? and Spix’s Macaw: The Race to Save the World’s Rarest Bird Parrots of the Wild explores recent scientific discoveries and what they reveal about the lives of wild parrots, which are among the most intelligent and rarest of birds. Catherine A. Toft and Tim Wright discuss the evolutionary history of parrots and how this history affects perceptual and cognitive abilities, diet and foraging patterns, and mating and social behavior. The authors also discuss conservation status and the various ways different populations are adapting to a world that is rapidly changing. The book focuses on general patterns across the 350-odd species of parrots, as well as what can be learned from interesting exceptions to these generalities. A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, this book distills knowledge from the authors’ own research and from their review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including nearly ninety color photos of wild parrots represented in their natural habitats. Parrots of the Wild melds scientific exploration with features directed at the parrot enthusiast to inform and delight a broad audience.

Author : Prideaux John Selby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Natural History of Parrots written by Prideaux John Selby and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kurt Kolar
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series
ISBN 13 : 9780812044485
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parrots written by Kurt Kolar and published by Barron's Educational Series. This book was released on 1990 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 3 1/2" x 6" books really are small enough to fit into a pocket, yet are filled with a surprising amount of basic information on different breeds and their care. All are filled with full-color photos.

Author : Prideaux John Selby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Natural History of Parrots, with Memoir of Bewick written by Prideaux John Selby and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph M. Forshaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780958174220
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Natural History of Australian Parrots written by Joseph M. Forshaw and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the final collaboration of Joseph M. Forshaw and William T. Cooper and combines the finest Cooper artwork with an updated, authoritative Forshaw text. Presented as a deluxe edition, this book is truly a combination of art and science presenting many previously unpublished Cooper drawings, sketches and paintings. Containing more than 300 artworks, it is fully cased in grey Ballantine cloth, with black blocking and marbled endpapers. The book is landscape format printed on fine quality satin art paper and the size is 350 mm x 305 mm.

Author : Alan Bond
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022624878X
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thinking Like a Parrot written by Alan Bond and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People form enduring emotional bonds with other animal species, such as dogs, cats, and horses. For the most part, these are domesticated animals, with one notable exception: many people form close and supportive relationships with parrots, even though these amusing and curious birds remain thoroughly wild creatures. What enables this unique group of animals to form social bonds with people, and what does this mean for their survival? In Thinking like a Parrot, Alan B. Bond and Judy Diamond look beyond much of the standard work on captive parrots to the mischievous, inquisitive, and astonishingly vocal parrots of the wild. Focusing on the psychology and ecology of wild parrots, Bond and Diamond document their distinctive social behavior, sophisticated cognition, and extraordinary vocal abilities. Also included are short vignettes—field notes on the natural history and behavior of both rare and widely distributed species, from the neotropical crimson-fronted parakeet to New Zealand’s flightless, ground-dwelling kākāpō. This composite approach makes clear that the behavior of captive parrots is grounded in the birds’ wild ecology and evolution, revealing that parrots’ ability to bond with people is an evolutionary accident, a by-product of the intense sociality and flexible behavior that characterize their lives. Despite their adaptability and intelligence, however, nearly all large parrot species are rare, threatened, or endangered. To successfully manage and restore these wild populations, Bond and Diamond argue, we must develop a fuller understanding of their biology and the complex set of ecological and behavioral traits that has led to their vulnerability. Spanning the global distribution of parrot species, Thinking like a Parrot is rich with surprising insights into parrot intelligence, flexibility, and—even in the face of threats—resilience.

Author : John Sparks
Publisher : Checkmark Books
ISBN 13 : 9780816024278
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parrots written by John Sparks and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a beautifully illustrated introduction to all 330 species of parrots, including their evolution, biology, and behavior.

Author : Noel F. R. Snyder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Parrots of Luquillo written by Noel F. R. Snyder and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph M. Forshaw
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400836204
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parrots of the World written by Joseph M. Forshaw and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-09-27 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, parrots are among the most beautiful and exotic birds in the world--and also among the most endangered. This stunningly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide covers all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots, and is the only guide organized by geographical distribution--Australasian, Afro-Asian, and neotropical. It features 146 superb color plates depicting every kind of parrot, as well as detailed, facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status. Color distribution maps show ranges of all subspecies, and field identification is further aided by relevant upperside and underside flight images. This premier field guide also shows where to observe each species in the wild, helping make this the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the parrots of the world. The only parrot guide to focus on geographical distribution Covers all 356 species Features 146 color plates depicting all species and well-differentiated subspecies Provides detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status Includes color distribution maps Shows where to observe each species in the wild

Author : Charlotte Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Natural History of Birds, Intended Chiefly for Young Persons written by Charlotte Smith and published by . This book was released on 1807 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: