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Eclectus Parrots: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by: McElroy, Katy
All about temperment, physical traits, vocal & body language, and behavior problems, with expert advice on housing, feeding, health care, training, grooming. Color photos. 95 pgs.
c. 2002, S/C...$7.99

Encyclopedia Of Cockatiels
by: Smith, George A.
Cage, taming, talking, breeding, general care, eggs, incubation, rearing of chicks, feeding, guide to colors, genetics, health. B/W & Color photos. 256 pgs.
c. 1978, H/C...$23.95

Encyclopedia Of Amazon Parrots
by: Bosch, Klaus & Wedde, Ursula
Life in the wild, the way to us, things to know when buying, accommodations, feeding, care, tame amazons, breeding, species & subspecies. Color photos. 208 pgs.
c. 1984, H/C...$35.95

Encyclopedia Of Cage & Aviary Birds
by: Rogers, Cyril
Housing, feeding, breeding, colors, genetics, ailments, species of canaries, budgerigars, finches, parakeets, parrots, exotic birds (doves, tanagers, toucans, quails & more). B/W & Color photos. 200 pgs.
c. 1975, H/C...$29.95
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Encyclopedia Of Canaries & Other Cage Birds
by: Fogg, Nola Miller
Advice, suggestions & information for pleasure & profit. Covers: canaries, parrakeets, love Birds, Finches, Parrots, Mules & Hybrids.162 pgs.
c. 1935, 1951, 9th Ed, Revised, H/C...$15.00
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Encyclopedia of Lovebirds: & Other Dwarf Parrots
by: Vriends, Matthew M.
Contents: Building & equipping the aviary, breeding possibilities, the breeding period, the sexes, care of the birds - seed & foods, cutlebone, drinking & bath water, perches, nest material, the floor, the sick bird. Covers 12 families of birds, including information on colors & coloration. Color & B/W photos. 256 pgs.
c. 1978, H/C...$14.95
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Condition: Like new

Encyclopedia Of Macaws
by: Lantermann, Werner
Covers living as well as extinct species. Geographic distribution, living spaces, threatned species, extinct species, anatomy, physiology, behavior, purchase, accommodations, diet, care, illness, breeding, species, zoos & bird parks. 217 color photos & drawings. 208 pgs.
c. 1995, H/C...$35.95

Estrildid Finches Of The World
by: Goodwin, Derek
Authoritative information on all species of the family Estrildidae. Each bird is described in detail and includes distribution maps, a synopsis of what is known of the bird's behavior and biology, and are accompanied by a line illustration. Where possible, information on feeding and general care are given. Coffee-Table size. 328 pgs.
c. 1982, H/C...$125.00
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Condition: Very Good

Exotic Birds: A Pocket Companion
Breif descriptions of each bird's characteristics, as well as a list of vital statistics realting to its size and appearance. Each one has a color photograph and is accompanied by an at-a-glance reference box which summarzes key features of each particular bird. Covers 90 species of birds including parakeets, parrots, macaws, conures, lovebirds, cockatiel, cockatoos, lories, canary, finches, waxbills, sparrows, peafowl, guineafowl, pheasants, doves, mynah, tanager, toucans, and more. 64 pgs.
c. 1998...H/C...$9.95

Family Of Parrots
by: Lear, Edward
In the early 1800's, at age 16, Edward Lear embarked on the project of drawing all known species of parrots. The Zoological Society gave him permission to use their birds for models. Although he never finished the project, this book contains reproductions of all 42 plates of his original drawings. There is no text in this book. 64 pgs.
c. 1997, H/C...$16.95

Feeding Your Pet Bird
by: Burgmann, Petra
Nutrition, vitamins, minerals, diet basics, diet-related toxins, hand feeding.
c.1993...S/C...$11.95

Finch Handbook
by: Koepff, Christa & Romagnano, April PhD, DVM
Advice on acquiring, housing, lighting, heating, birdhouses, escaping, feeding, mating, health care & diseases, as well as understanding finch behavior & descriptions of exotic finches. Color photos. 144 pgs.
c. 2001, Rev, S/C...$11.95

Finches
by: Enehjelm, Curt Af
Presents sinsible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting & caring for Australian Finches. Covers: getting started, cages, aviaries, feeding, care, breeding, health, diseases, & species. Over 130 color photos & drawings. 128 pgs.
c. 1989, H/C...$9.95
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Finches
by: Harman, Ian
General managemnt, food, health, typical finches, buntings, cardinals, grosbeaks, weavers, whydahs, waxbills, grass finches, mannikins. 138 pgs.
c. 1955, H/C...$22.50
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Finches, A Complete Intro
by: Nicolai, Jurgen
Selection, care, identification, individual habits, housing, feeding, health care, breeding. Full-color photos & drawings.
c. 1987, S/C...$5.95
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Finches & Soft-Billed Birds
by: Bates & Busenbark
Diet, importation, aviaries, equipment, breeding, health, hornbills, cranes. 735 pgs.
c. 1970, H/C...$29.95
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Finches for Dummies
by: Moustaki, Nikki
This fun, practical guide provides finch owners and those deciding if they want to bring a finch into their home with expert guidance in raising this delightful bird. It covers choosing the right species of finch, health care, housing and supplies, feeding, training, and how to have fun and maintain the best relationship with a finch. 90 pgs.
c. 2007, S/C...$9.99

Finches...Getting Started
by: Kelsey-Wood, Dennis
This comprehensive handbook guides new & prospective owners through the initial stages of brining home a finch - from preparing the cage or aviary to providing the healthiest & most nutritious foods. An extensive health care section advises owners on the treatment of injuries & diseases, offering sound advice on avoiding problems in the first place. Chapters cover: Stock selection, housing, feeding & nutrition, breeding, health, finch species, & exhibtion. Hgih color glossy pages filled with color photos. 98 pgs.
c. 1994, S/C...$8.95

First Aid For Birds
by: Hawcroft, Tim
Essential quick-reference guide, prevention, illness & injuries, techniques.
c.1994,...S/C...$10.00

First Aid For Birds: An Owner's Guide To A Happy Healthy Pet
by: Rach, Julie & Gallerstien, Gary DVM
What is first aid, first aid procedures, home care for recuperating birds, preventative care, nutrition, household hazards, reducung stress, grooming, your avain vet. Color photos. 126 pgs.
c. 1999, H/C...$12.95

Galah
by: Rowley, Ian
Behavior, feed, vocalization, breeding, nesting, hatching, nestling care.
c.1990...H/C...$39.95

Gouldian Finches
by: Mobbs, AJ
History, purchasing stock, accommodations, diet, breeding, ailments, mutations, exhibiting, color inheritance. B/W photos. 102 pgs.
c. 1985, H/C...$35.00
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Gouldian Finches: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by: Vriends, Matthew
Buying, housing, feeding, breeding, health, behavior, genetics. Color photos & drawings. 79 pgs.
c.1991...S/C...$7.95

Grey Parrot
by: De Grahl, Wolfgang
Chapters on: life in the wild, races, variations, coloration, trade in past and present, prior to purchase, care & cages, acclimation, diet, taming & mimicking, breeding, plumage & skin problems, and a chapter on illnesses written by S. Mundt DVM. Color & B/W photos. 256 pgs.
c. 1987, H/C...$23.95
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Condition: Very Good - Like New

Guide To A Well-Behaved Parrot
by: Athan, Mattie Sue
Helps you understand parrot psychology and deal with the most common behavior problems - screaming, biting & feather chewing. Helps you understand the need for periodic reinforcement of parrot behavior. And how to teach your parrot to accept grooming. In addition you will find a wealth of information on health care, proper nutrition, grooming, and much more. Color photos. 144 pgs.
c.1993...S/C...$9.95

Guide To A Well-Behaved Parrot (2nd Edition)
by: Athan, Mattie Sue
Helps you understand parrot psychology and deal with the most common behavior problems - screaming, biting & feather chewing. Helps you understand the need for periodic reinforcement of parrot behavior. And how to teach your parrot to accept grooming. In addition you will find a wealth of information on health care, proper nutrition, grooming, and much more. Color photos. 144 pgs.
c.1999...2nd Ed., S/C...$10.95

Guide To Companion Parrot Behavior
by: Mattie Sue Athan
Practical advice on living with parrots: what to expect from different types of parrots, choosing the bird that's right for you, behavior from youth to adult, bonding, grooming, managing screaming, biting, & feather chewing. Color photos. 229 pgs.
c. 1999...S/C...$11.95

Guide To Owning A Canary
by: Lindner, Linda
Contains information on selecting, housing, feeding, training, & breeding these colorful birds. With sections on coloration & song canaries, this guide is certain to prove useful for novices & experienced owners alike. Color photos. 64 pgs.
c. 2003, S/C...$7.95

Guide To Owning A Cockatoo
by: Soucek, Gayle
Contains information on housing, feeding, training, natural history, behavioral traits & health care of these loving & intelligent birds. Color photos. 64 pgs.
c.2001, S/C $7.95

Guide To Owning A Finch
by: Fischer, Rod
This exciting and beautifully photographed finch book contains valuable and authoritative information in a sensible and easy-to-read style. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want about maintaining and enjoying pet finches. Covers: selection, housing, feeding, health care, identification & breeding. Color photos on nearly every page. 64 pgs.
c. 1997, S/C...$7.95

Guide To Owning An African Grey Parrot
by: Boruchowitz, Daved E.
All aspects of caring for African Greys are covered in this comprehensive book. It contains information about housing, feeding, and training these intelligent and sensitive birds. An in-depth section on health care, in addition to a thorough discussion of the species' natural history, characteristics, and talents, is certain to prove useful to experienced owners as well as those just beginning to know the charm of these special parrots. Color photos on nearly every page. 64 pgs.
c. 2002, S/C...$7.95

Guide To Owning Lories & Lorikeets
by: Wentworth, Jr. William
Chapters on: housing, stock selection, feeding, pet lories, health care, species. Color photos. 64 pgs.
c. 1997, S/C $6.95

Guide To The Quaker Parrot
by: Athan, Mattie Sue
Methods of positive reinforcement that will give you a well-behaved parrot, advice on cages, toys, grooming, diet, and protecting your parrot from household hazards. Contains a special chapter on socializing a baby parrot. Color photos. 122 pgs
c.1997...S/C...$9.95

Guide To The Senegal Parrot & Its Family
by: Athan, Mattie Sue
Advice, care & info for African Senegal, Meyer's, Red-Bellieds, Jardine's.
c.1998...S/C...$9.95

Hancock House Encyclopedia of the Lories
by: Rosemary Low
A very comprehensive book giving immediate acess to specific subjects and species. The first part is an encylopedia covering nearly 100 different subjects from aviaries to conservation and from folklore to nest sites. In the second part, the biology of every species is described under standard headings which provide detailed descriptions of plumage, chicks, eggs, habitat, conservation, and more. It also includes distribution maps. 140 color photographs. 432 pgs.
c. 1998, H/C...$70.00

Handbook Of Amazon Parrots
by: Decoteau, Dr. A. E.
Compact, comprehensive & colorful. A easy-to-understand reference book filled with engaging facts, clear instructions & amusing anecdotes. Includes info on: housing, feeding, exhibitions, breeding, the endangered amazons, preventive medicine, common ailments & diseases, & species of amazon parrots. B/W & color photos. 252 pgs.
c. 1980, H/C...$25.00

Handbook of Avian Hybrids of the World
by: McCarthy, Eugene M.
With more than 5,000 works cited, Handbook of Avian Hybrids of the World is the greatest compendium of information ever published on hybridization in birds. Worldwide in scope, it provides information on all reported avian crosses, not only those occurring in captivity, but also in a natural setting (approximately 4,000 crosses are covered). This book is a basic reference, intended both for the serious birder and the professional biologist. McCarthy's work fills a need for reference material that takes into account the last half century of data. It will be of interest to workers in a wide variety of fields, ranging from animal behavior to genetics, ecology, zoology, and systematics. In fact, it will make fascinating reading for anyone interested in birds and the natural world. 583 pgs.
c. 2006, H/C...$110.00

Handbook Of Cockatoos
by: Decoteau, Dr. A.E.
The first section covers: Houisng, feeding, breeding, training, exhibition, the endangered species, preventative medicine, common ailments & diseases. The second section covers the classification of the cockatoo species. Brief but informative information is given on 29 species of cockatoos. B/W photos. 157 pgs.
c. 1981, H/C...$24.95
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Condition: Very Good

Handbook Of Foreign Birds In Color (Blanford Colour Series) - 2 Volume Set
by: Rutgers, A.
Volume 1 covers 255 species of small seed-eating, insect-eating birds, fruit eaters & nectar eaters. Each fully described with notes on individual habits, breeding, care & diet. Also includes points on accomodation, facilities, mixed collections, food & health. 147 color photos, 262 pgs.
Volume 2 deals with the larger birds: quails, partridges, pheasants, doves, pigeons, waterfowl, parrots & parrot-like species. With special chapters on food, keeping & breeding of phesants & ornamental ducks, aviaries & nest boxes for parrots & parrakeets, cages & stands for parrots & many other aspects of bird keeping. 119 color photos, 230 pgs.
c. 1964/1965, 2 Vol Set, H/C...$22.50

Handbook Of Lories & Lorikeets
by: Sweeney, Roger
Obtaining a bird, initial care, housing, health, diet, breeding, hand-rearing, species of lories. Color photos. 160 pgs.
c. 1993, H/C...$23.95

Handbook Of Macaws
by: Decoteau, Dr. A.E.
Feeding, keeping, housing, breeding, hand-feeding babys, exhibiting, preventive medicine, diseases, hybrids & extinct macaws, large macaws, miniature macaws, & classification. Color photos. 125 pgs.
c. 1982, H/C...$29.95
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Handbook Of Zebra Finches
by: Vriends, Dr. Matthew M.
This book contains, in compact & readable form, practically everything anyone, long-experienced aviculturists & beginning fanciers alike. Chapters topics: in general, tips, historical background, breeding, breeding season, brooding, behavior during brooding, champion birds thru selection, special attention for the young finch, nesting boxes, perches & sleeping places, food & water, managment, sickness & accidents, heredity, crossings, new breeding possibilities, along with an entire section on other small exotic birds.B/W & Color photos, illustrations & drawings. 256 pgs.
c. 1980, H/C...$14.95
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Condition: Very Good

Hand-Feeding & Raising Baby Birds
by: Vriends, Matthew
Info for the amateur bird owner & professional breeders: proper care of eggs, maintaining a bird nursery, fighting infections and other health problems, matching feed formulas to the needs of different birds, weaning, hand feeding step-by-step. Covers finches to macaws. Color photos. 152 pgs.
c.1996...S/C...$14.99

Hand-Rearing Birds
by: Gage, Laurie DVM & Duerr, Rebecca DVM
Provides the reader with a guide to the best methods of hand rearing all major species of birds. The book is broken into two sections. The first section covers standard hand raising methods and equipment, while the second provides individual chapters devoted to many major avian species. This book will be an invaluable reference for shelter veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, avian veterinarians, aviculturists, bird enthusiasts, and conservationists alike. Table of contents: 1. General Care; 2. Chick Identification; 3. Incubation of Eggs; 4. Ratites; 5. Penguins; 6. Grebes; 7. Pelicans; 8. Flamingos; 9. Shorebirds; 10. Gulls and Terns; 11. Alcids; 12. Ducks, Geese, and Swans; 13. Eagles; 14. Hawks, Falcons, Kites, Osprey, and New World Vultures; 15. Condors; 16. Herons and Egrets; 17. Domestic Poultry; 18. Wild Turkeys, Quail, Grouse, and Pheasants; 19. Cranes; 20. Pigeons and Doves; 21. Parrots; 22. Lorikeets; 23. Roadrunners; 24. Owls; 25. Goatsuckers; 26. Turacos; 27. Hummingbirds; 28. Swifts; 29. Mousebirds; 30. Hornbills, Kingfishers, Hoopoes, and Bee-eaters; 31. Woodpeckers; 32. Toucans; 33. Corvids; 34. Passerines: Hand-feeding Diets; 35. Passerines: Finches, Goldfinches, and Sparrows; 36. Passerines: American Robins, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, Waxwings, and Bluebirds; 37. Passerines: Swallows, Bushtits, and Wrens; 38. Passerines: Exotic Finches; Appendix I. Important Contacts; Appendix II. Nutritional Tables; Appendix III. Resources for Products Mentioned. B/W photos. 441 pgs.
c. 2007, H/C...$79.99

How To Build Everything You Need For Your Birds: Aviaries To Nestboxes
by: Larosa, Don
This is a construction manual intended for both budding novices and experienced bird breeders alike. Comprehensively written and professionally illustrated, the book is loaded with construction details, diagrams and pictures, material lists, insulating and finishing techniques and tips, environmental concerns, simple step by step instructions and, essentially, everything you need to know about building everything you need for your birds. Every plan and construction detail is compiled from years of hands on experience by the author in the raising and breeding of birds ranging from finches, canaries and larger softbills to most of the hardbills including (but not limited to) parakeets, budgies, and cockatiels, on up to amazons, cockatoos, macaws, and so on. There are projects ranging from simple houses, cages, breeding and nesting quarters to small, medium, large and grand scale aviaries, all designed and detailed with both the beginning hobbyist and serious fancier, alike, in mind. Because many of the aviary designs are based on modular construction, they contain the flexibility to start small and expand or start big and go even bigger. he designs require inexpensive, non-specialized, easy to obtain materials assembled in a straight-forward manner with the minimum tools, and give you strong, durable housing that you can be tailor-made for a specific breed of bird or modified as needed. Included also are construction plans for feeders, waterers, nesting humidifiers, hospital quarters, shipping and carrying cages, electrical wiring, plumbing and ventilation plans for the aviary, plus a host of other ideas, construction tips and general information seldom found in other bird publications. 116 pgs.
c. 1973, S/C...$13.95

Howell Beginner's Guide To Parrots
by: Jennings, Greg
Accomodation, feeding, breeding, in your home, species, health problems. Color photos. 52 pgs.
c. 1985, H/C...$5.00
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Husbandry Guidelines For Amazon Parrots
by: Pilgrim, Mark & Perry, Berna
General biology, amazon parrots in the wild, management in captivity, enclosures, feeding, social structure, breeding, hatching, hand-rearing, population management, list of important poisonous plants. 31 pgs.
c. 2000, Booklet...$7.95
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Identifying Parrots
by: Choudhury, Sharmila & White, Adam
The new compact study guide & identifier. Describes more than 70 species with an illustrated intorduction covering habitat, breeding biology, & conservation. Easy reference symbols provide at-a-glance information on region & conservation status. Color photos. 80 pgs.
c. 1997, H/C...$12.95

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds Of The World
by: Alderton, David
The ultimate identification guide to over 1600 birds, profiling habitat, nesting, behavior & food. Illustrated throughout with 1800 full-color photographs & art work, capturing rare & famliar birds from America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia & the Polar regions, & their characteristics. Gulls, pelicans, flamingos, penguins, ducks, geese, toucans, parrots, conures, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, barnets, kingfishers, doves, eagles, owls, hawks, hornbills, swallows, pheasants, finches, pittas, cuckoos, bee-eaters, and more! Coffee-table size. 512 pgs.
c. 2004, H/C...$50.00

Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Cage & Avairy Birds
by: Alderton, David
A comprehensive visual guide to pet birds of the world. Highlights the key characteristics of individual species, including size, color, dietary needs, temperament, and breeding habits. Over 250 stunning photographs. 128 pgs.
c. 2003, S/C...$12.95

Joy Of Cockatiels
by: Richmond, Howard
As pets, feeding, housing, general care, taming & training. Color photos. 96 pgs.
c. 1983, H/C...$11.95

Keeping & Breeding Finches & Seed-Eaters
by: Kingston, Russell
The first seven chapters cover preparation and stock acquisition, housing, husbandry, breeding, ethology, nutrition and health. Chaters eight thru thirteen are devoted to finches and seed-eaters in aviculture, with explicit text on description, habitat, visual sexing techniques, color mutations, feeding, showing, and hybrids. Every species is illustrated by color photos, in addition to numerous B/W photos or line drawings. Distribution maps are also included. 526 pgs.
c. 1998, H/C...$85.00

Keeping & Breeding Parrots
by: Aschenborn, Carl
A comprehensive look at the world of parrots in the wild and in captivity. Chapters on all phases of keeping and maintaining paarots in the home and in the outdoor aviary. Also includes information on the individual species, distribution, diet, breeding habitats, and thorough plumage descritions for each species. Over 100 color photographs & drawings. 160 pgs.
c. 1990, H/C...$35.95
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Condition: Like New

Keeping Parrots
by: Low, Rosemary
Care, cages, aviaries, species, feeding, breeding, health, useful addresses
c.1985...S/C...$12.95

Know About Birds As Pets
by: Benson, Wes
Feeding, care & training of canaries, parrakeets, finches, mynahs, parrots, lovebirds, cockatiels, & exotic birds. B/W photos & illustrations. 96 pgs.
c. 1965, S/C...$5.00
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Condition: Very good, some wear on cover, inside very good

Let's Celebrate Pet Birds
by: Lafeber, T.J., DVM
How to understand, care for & live happily with birds.As pets, behavior, taming, cage, exercise, accessories, nutrition, environment, beaks & nails, feathers, respiratory system, digestive system, dangers, sickness & emergency treatment. Line drawings. 204 pgs.
c. 1977, S/C...$14.95
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Let's Celebrate Pet Birds: Pet Bird Care
by: Lafeber, T.J., DVM
Chapters on: the value of pets, birds as valuable pets, bird behavior, taming, cage, exercise, cage furnishings, nutrition, environment, facts & care of eak & nails, facts & care of eye & ear, facts & care of feathers, facts & care of respiratory system, facts & care of digestive system, 33 dangers, & signs of sickness & emergency treatment. Line drawings. 193 pgs.
c. 1989, Revised, S/C...$9.95
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Lizard Canary & Other Rare Breeds
by: Dodwell, G.T.
History, breeding, exhibiting of each breed. Crested, Lancashire, Scotch, Frilled, Belgian. 79 B/W illustrations & 4 color plates. 197 pgs.
c. 1982, H/C...$29.95

Long-Tailed Parakeets: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by: Wolter, Annette
Housing, purchase, nutrition, health, breeding, behavior, species.
c.1991...S/C...$6.95

Looking After Cage Birds
by: Alderton, David
Cages, flight, feeding, daily care, breeding, color inheritance, health, song birds, talking birds, exotic birds. Color photos. 128 pgs.
c. 1982, H/C...$27.50
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Lories
by: Gos, Michael
Choosing, feeding, caring, breeding, diseases, veterinary care.
c.1990...H/C...$10.95

Lories & Lorikeets
by: Low, Rosemary
Discusses in detail the natural history and care of all known 50 or so species. Chapters on: housing, feeding, breeding, & hand-rearing. Over 20 Color photos. 180 pgs.
c. 1977, S/C...$17.95

Lories & Lorikeets: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by: Vriends, Mathew
An expert answers your questions on considerations before buying, feeding & diets, housing, understanding behavior, health & diseases, injuries, breeding, with information on 11 different species. Color photos & informative B/W line drawings. 93 pgs.
c.1993...S/C...$6.95

Lories & Lorikeets: The Brush-Tongued Parrots
by: Low, Rosemary
Discusses in detail the natural history and care of all known 50 or so species. Chapters on: housing, feeding, breeding, hand-rearing & natural history. Over 20 Color photos. 180 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$35.00
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Condition: Very Good

Lories & Lorikeets: Brush-Tongued Parrots & Their Care In Aviculture
by: Ruggles, Alison
Provides full details of care in captivity, natural history, species.
c.1995...H/C...$24.95

Lovebirds...As A Hobby
by: Lebreton, Kenny
Chapters on: Accomodation, feeding, practical breeding, breeding theory, as pets, health matters, the lovebird species. Color photos. 98 pgs.
c. 1992, S/C...$8.95
Used
Condition: Like New inside, some wear on cover

Lovebirds, A Complete Introduction
by: Radtke, Georg
This book was written for the beginner who wants to know how to select a healthy lovebird, breed them, take care of them, recognize problems & tame them. Loaded with color photos. 95 pgs.
c. 1987, S/C...$8.95
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Condition: Very Good

Lovebirds: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by: Vriends, Mathew M.
An expert answers questions about lovebirds: feeding, housing, care, nutrition, breeding, diseases, understanding lovebirds. Color photos and B/W line drawings. 95 pgs.
c.1995...2nd Ed...S/C...$7.95

Lovebirds & Related Parrots
by: Smith, George
Contents: husbandry & housing, breeding, behavior, simple genetics & color mutations, the lovebirds, sub-species, the Hanging Parrots, Long-tailed /Parakeets, Blue-rumped, Great-billed, Eclectus Parrots, Guaiabero, Racket-tails, Tiger-parrots, Geoffroy's Parrots, the Kings, Crimson-wing, Shining Parrots, the Polytelids. Color photos, drawings, range maps. 180 pgs.
c. 1979, S/C...$12.50
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Condition: Very Good

Loving Care of Pet Parrots
by: Rosemary Low
This book tells the reader all they need to know to raise a happy, healthy bird. Topics covered include choosing an appropraite species, weaning the new pet, basic training, providing toys and amusement, feeding for pleasure and health, biting, to clip or not to clip, the feather plucker, sickness and health, and mimicking ability. B/W & color photos. 192 pgs.
c. 1999, S/C...$12.95

Macaws
by: Spiotta, Loren
Buying a macaw, living accomodations, feeding, taming, training, breeding, diseases, ailments, species. B/W & Color photos. 93 pgs.
c. 1979, H/C...$10.95
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Macaws: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by: Sweeney, Roger G.
Purchase, management, housing, feeding, health care, breeding, species. Color photos & B/W illustrations. 79 pgs.
c.2002...2nd Ed...S/C...$7.95

Macaws...Getting Started
by: Schmidt, Horst
Chossing the right bird, natural history, feeding, health care, taming & talking, classification, species, keeping, breeding, everything you need to know. Color photos. 98 pgs.
c. 1994, S/C...$8.95

Manual Of Parrot Behavior
by: Luescher, Andrew
This 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. B/W & Color photos. 332 pgs.
c. 2006, H/C...$89.99

Mature Bird Care (Caring For A Parrot)
by: Berlin, Delia
Behavioral problems, special geriatric concerns, adopted birds, health & fitness, behavioral issues, veterinary care, & routine care. Color photos. 64 pgs.
H/C...$12.95

Multiple Bird Households (Caring For A Parrot)
by: Rubin, Linda S.
Selecting a bird, compatibility, good health & nutrition, hobby breeding, keeping the peace, taming & training, and special needs. Color photos. 64 pgs.
H/C...$12.95

My Parrot, My Friend
by: Doane, Bonnie
An owner's guide to parrot behavior, behavior modification techniques and their role in contemporary aviculture. Chapters on: which parrot is right for you, how do parrots grow and develop, domestication & discipline, how do behavioral problems develop, behavioral modification: what it is and how it works, how do I work with my parrot, behavioral case studies, and a miscellany of issues. B/W photos. 264 pgs.
c. 1994, H/C...$25.95

Mynahs: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by: Von Frisch, Otto
Purchase, acclimation, nutrition, diseasess, clipping wings, talking, breeding.
c.1981...S/C...$6.95

New Australian Parakeet Handbook
by: Vriends, Mathew M.
Management, care, housing, feeding, breeding, health, heredity, mutations, species.
c.1992...S/C...$9.95

New Bird Handbook
by: Vriends, Matthew
Purchase, care, feeding, health, breeding, training, understanding behavior.
c.1989...S/C...$9.95

New Cockatiel Handbook
by: Vriends, Matthew M.
Housing, care, management, feeding, taming, training, health, breeding, genetics.
c.1989...S/C...$9.95

New Finch Handbook
by: Koepff, Christa
Purchase, care, feeding, health, breeding, understanding finches, species.
c.1985...S/C...$9.95

New Incubation Book
by: Brown, Dr. A.F. Anderson & Robbins, G.E.S.
Covers: pheasants, waterfowl, parrots, birds of prey, ratities, or many other unusual species including reptiles. Structure of the egg, formation of the egg, fertility, hatchability, development of the chick, natural hatching, incubator hatching, incubation techniques, hatching failures, brooding & rearing, along with tables of incubation times, problem solving chart, Fahrenheit & Centigrade table, and a wet - dry bulb table. Many B/W photos & illustrations. 252 pgs.
c. 2002, Revised, H/C...$29.95

New Parakeet Handbook
by: Birmelin, Immanuel
Purchase, care, feeding, health, breeding, understanding behavior.
c.1985...S/C...$9.95

New Parrot Handbook
by: Lantermann, Werner
Purchase, acclimation, care, diet, disease, behavior, raising.
c.1985...S/C...$9.95

New Softbill Handbook
by: Steinigeweg, Werner
Purchase, care, feed, health, breeding, growing live food, raising, varieties.
c.1987...S/C...$9.95

New Zealand Parrakeets (Kakarikis)
by: Batty, Dr. J.
Traces the history of New Zealand Parrakeets and records the recommencement of breeding in the U.K. by E.J. Boosey. It also covers breeding, accommodation, feeding and many other aspects. B/W photos, illustrations, and Color plates. 128 pgs.
c. 1989, S/C...$22.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good

On The Wing
by: Longhuerst, Peter
Color portfolio of Australia's 20 most beautiful birds.
S/C...$17.95

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