Why Does My Bird Do That?: A Guide to Parrot Behavior
Autor Julie Rach Mancinien Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 oct 2006
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780470039717
ISBN-10: 047003971X
Pagini: 252
Dimensiuni: 163 x 234 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Ediția:2nd Edition
Editura: Howell (TP)
Colecția John Wiley &Sons
Locul publicării:Hoboken, United States
ISBN-10: 047003971X
Pagini: 252
Dimensiuni: 163 x 234 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Ediția:2nd Edition
Editura: Howell (TP)
Colecția John Wiley &Sons
Locul publicării:Hoboken, United States
Public țintă
Owners of macaws, cockatiels, parakeets, and other parrotsDescriere
Why does my conure chew everything he can get his beak on?
Why does my Amazon bite?
Why does my cockatoo scream early every morning?
Why won′t my parakeet talk?
This extensively updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior focuses on today′s domestic–bred birds the tamer and more trainable versions of their counterparts captured in the wild. Not only will you learn why your bird does some strange things, you′ll also discover positive techniques you can use to modify those behaviors. You′ll get the latest information on:
Why does my Amazon bite?
Why does my cockatoo scream early every morning?
Why won′t my parakeet talk?
This extensively updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior focuses on today′s domestic–bred birds the tamer and more trainable versions of their counterparts captured in the wild. Not only will you learn why your bird does some strange things, you′ll also discover positive techniques you can use to modify those behaviors. You′ll get the latest information on:
- Normal behavior in young, mature, and senior parrots
- Species–specific behavior: African greys, Amazons, cockatiels and cockatoos, conures, Eclectus parrots, and parakeets (budgies)
- Behaviors that indicate illness, stress, or boredom
- Caring for, training, and disciplining your bird
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Why does my conure chew everything he can get his beak on?
Why does my Amazon bite?
Why does my cockatoo scream early every morning?
Why won′t my parakeet talk?
This extensively updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior focuses on today′s domestic–bred birds the tamer and more trainable versions of their counterparts captured in the wild. Not only will you learn why your bird does some strange things, you′ll also discover positive techniques you can use to modify those behaviors. You′ll get the latest information on:
Why does my Amazon bite?
Why does my cockatoo scream early every morning?
Why won′t my parakeet talk?
This extensively updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior focuses on today′s domestic–bred birds the tamer and more trainable versions of their counterparts captured in the wild. Not only will you learn why your bird does some strange things, you′ll also discover positive techniques you can use to modify those behaviors. You′ll get the latest information on:
- Normal behavior in young, mature, and senior parrots
- Species–specific behavior: African greys, Amazons, cockatiels and cockatoos, conures, Eclectus parrots, and parakeets (budgies)
- Behaviors that indicate illness, stress, or boredom
- Caring for, training, and disciplining your bird
Cuprins
Acknowledgments. Introduction.
Chapter 1 Flock Behavior in the Wild and How It Applies in the Home.
Chapter 2 Parrot Behavior Examined.
Chapter 3 Normal Parrot Behaviors.
Chapter 4 Behaviors That Indicate Illness.
Chapter 5 Behaviors That Indicate Stress.
Chapter 6 Behaviors That Indicate Boredom.
Chapter 7 Breeding Behaviors.
Chapter 8 Juvenile Behaviors.
Chapter 9 Behaviors Every Bird Should Know.
Chapter 10 Managing Undesirable Behaviors.
Chapter 11 Will My Bird Talk?
Chapter 12 Behaviors Every Bird Owner Should Know.
Appendix A Pet Bird Personalities.
Appendix B Resources.
Index.
Chapter 1 Flock Behavior in the Wild and How It Applies in the Home.
Chapter 2 Parrot Behavior Examined.
Chapter 3 Normal Parrot Behaviors.
Chapter 4 Behaviors That Indicate Illness.
Chapter 5 Behaviors That Indicate Stress.
Chapter 6 Behaviors That Indicate Boredom.
Chapter 7 Breeding Behaviors.
Chapter 8 Juvenile Behaviors.
Chapter 9 Behaviors Every Bird Should Know.
Chapter 10 Managing Undesirable Behaviors.
Chapter 11 Will My Bird Talk?
Chapter 12 Behaviors Every Bird Owner Should Know.
Appendix A Pet Bird Personalities.
Appendix B Resources.
Index.
Notă biografică
JULIE RACH MANCINI got her first pet, a parakeet named Charlie, when she was six years old, and had Sindbad, an African grey, for ten years. She assisted in the preparation of the first issue of Birds USA and worked as the editor of Bird Talk. Mancini is the author of books on the African grey, parakeet, cockatiel, and conure in the Your Happy Healthy Pet series, also from Howell.