false 2020600 1 <p> <i>An in-depth guide to overcoming common problem behaviors in parrots.</i> </p><p> Parrots are among the most highly intelligent creatures kept as pets. They are capable of forming very close and rewarding relationships with their handlers. However, it takes a lot of time on a daily basis to ensure that the parrot is content and mentally stimulated. Otherwise, the unhappy bird may develop a repertoire of problem behaviors, such as biting, screaming and feather-plucking. </p><p> In this definitive reference book for the hundreds of thousands of parrot owners, a top parrot behavioral consultant explains how best to keep a captive bird in a domestic environment so that the pet will thrive, and reveals what to do to overcome and prevent problem behaviors. </p><p> This authoritative book is organized into the following sections:</ul><p> <li>Parrots in the Wild</li> <li>Parrot Biology</li> <li>Different Types of Parrots</li> <li>Acquiring a Bird</li> <li>Understanding Behavior</li> <li>Training Your Bird</li> <li>Your Parrot's Home</li> <li>Preventing and Solving Behavioral Problems -- overcoming behaviors such as biting, screaming, self-mutilation, nervousness and destructiveness</li> <li>Problem-solving.</li> </ul> 2024989 14 9 2007 Breaking Bad Habits in Parrots: How Responsible and Sympathetic Parrot Care Can Prevent or Remedy Problem Behaviors 0 0 0 0 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2020600