Why Does My Bird Do That: A Guide to Parrot Behavior / Edition 2

by Julie Rach Mancini

Overview

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

Remember, lovebirds often live up to fifteen years, and Amazons up to eighty years. So don’t let your feathers get ruffled by a headstrong, beakstrong bird. With this book, you’ll learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your bird that will last for many years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470039717
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	10/01/2006
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

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.

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Table of Contents

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.