Manual of Parrot BehaviorThis authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widely kept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of the psittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result of behavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity. Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not only provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principles of psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for specific problems. * Covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior * Offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems * Written by a team of international experts on avian behavior * A necessary addition to the library of any practitioner of behaviorist who sees avian companion animals |
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Contents
Behavior of Wild Amazona and Rhynchopsitta Parrots with Comparative Insights | 13 |
Parrot Conservation Trade and Reintroduction | 27 |
Social Behavior of Psittacine Birds | 43 |
Comfort Behavior and Sleep | 59 |
Nest Box Preferences | 79 |
Neonates Neophytes and Fledglings | 93 |
Handler Attitude and Chick Development | 113 |
Grey Parrot Cognition and Communication | 133 |
Diagnostic Workup of Suspected Behavioral Problems | 195 |
Aggressive Behavior in Pet Birds | 211 |
Parrots and Fear | 225 |
Mate Trauma | 247 |
Psittacine Behavioral Pharmacotherapy | 267 |
Behavior of Captive Psittacids in the Breeding Aviary | 281 |
Captive Parrot Welfare | 301 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Manual of Parrot Behavior |
| Editor | Andrew Luescher |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons, 2006 |
| ISBN | 0813827493, 9780813827490 |
| Length | 352 pages |
| Subjects | › › Medical / Veterinary Medicine / General Medical / Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal |
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