Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior

by Mattie Sue Athan

A companion parrot is to a bird lover what a favorite lapdog is to its owner -- a friend through thick and thin. This book offers a wealth of advice on such topics as choosing between a young parrot and an older bird, selecting and training a talking parrot, modifying some of a companion parrot's behavior traits and periodically reinforcing behavior changes, keeping the bird groomed and away from household safety hazards, and virtually all other aspects of care. The author, a respected parrot expert, discusses ways of coping with occasional problems that include excessive screaming and feather chewing, and describes general differences in behavior among various companion birds - budgies, lovebirds, cockatiels, macaws, conures, lories and others.

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction

229 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1999

Reviews

[Zoom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful compendium of information for a new parrot person. I found it helpful in a variety of practical ways - from understanding their health needs, to interpreting body language and interacting effectively with my baby birds. It's also useful in understanding the differences between various types of parrots so that you can choose the right bird for your household. Ideally you'd this book BEFORE obtaining your first bird.

[Teri Temme · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book - excellent reference for how to handle different species. Great behavioral advice too.