This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessaryaddition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who seesavain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence,playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widelykept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of thepsittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result ofbehavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity.
Bringing together a host of international experts on avianbehavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets ofpsittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not onlyprovides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principlesof psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques ofdiagnosis and treatment for specific problems.
* * Covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior
* * Offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment ofbehavior problems
* * Written by a team of international experts on avianbehavior
* * A necessary addition to the library of any practitioner ofbehaviorist who sees avian companion animals
Andrew Luescher
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