Parrots: A Guide to the Parrots of the World

Juniper, Tony; Parr, Mike

ISBN 10: 1873403402 / ISBN 13: 9781873403402

Published by Pica Press, 1998

About this Item

Profusely illus. Original cloth, gilt titles. Very heavy - additional postage for overseas customers.

Seller Inventory # 013205

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Parrots: A Guide to the Parrots of the World
• Publisher: Pica Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1873403402
• ISBN 13: 9781873403402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ornithology

About this title

Synopsis

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. Parrots, found throughout most of the warmer regions of the world, occur in greatest numbers in Australasia and South America.

This book includes 88 superb color illustrations of every species and most identifiable subspecies of parrot, 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 variation. It also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of those species of parrots that are threatened or endangered.

About the Author

Tony Juniper was formerly the parrot conservation officer of ICBP (now BirdLife International). He is currently the campaign director of Friends of the Earth. Michael Parr is director of international development with the American Bird Conservancy.