Guide to the Senegal Parrot and Its Family

A relatively quiet parrot, the domestic African Senegal makes a good pet and companion for owners who might hesitate to keep noisier birds. Friendly and acrobatic, these bright green and yellow clowns must be socialized early and their domesticated behavior patterns must be regularly maintained in order that they stay tame. This book offers valuable clues to the Senegal's sensitive temperament and other specialized needs, and information about the bird's behavior, dietary needs, and appropriate indoor environment.

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Written by experts on parrot psychology and care, this updated handbook instructs on socializing and instilling domesticated behavior patterns in birds of the Poicephalus family. A friendly and relatively quiet parrot, the Senegal is an excellent companion for parrot lovers who might hesitate to keep a noisier bird. The authors discuss the Senegal's sensitive temperament, describe the bird's traits, and instruct on its dietary needs and appropriate indoor environment.

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