{"product_id":"parrots-9781421405445","title":"Parrots","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a parrot owner, birder, ornithologist, or curious naturalist, you will find that Cameron asks and fully answers every question you have about these incredible birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good general introduction to the biology of parrots. -- Ian Paulse, Grrl Scientist Guardian Cameron does a nice job of detailing parrots in general while also highlighting various specific species. The Q\u0026amp;A format presents the material in short focused sections making for an easy read. -- Robert E. Hoopes Wildlife Activist Anybody with a passion for parrots and parrot research (and there are plenty of us out there), whether professional, amateur or pet-owner, will find plenty to engage and maintain their interest in this text. -- Lucy Aplin Ibis The text is encyclopaedic and unexpectedly complex, reviewing behaviour, evolution and ecology. Anybody with a passion for parrots and parrot research (and there are plenty of us out there), whether professional, amateur or pet-owner, will find plenty to engage and maintain their interest in this text. -- Lucy Aplin Ibis Essential reading for aspiring parrot students, and for anyone owning or contemplating a pet parrot or cockatoo, but also enjoyable and informative reading for anyone interested in parrots. The series seems a most worthy one, and this volume is highly recommended to bird enthusiasts. -- Stephen Debus Australian Field Ornithology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. Introducing Parrots\u003cbr\u003eWhat are parrots?\u003cbr\u003eAre cockatoos also parrots?\u003cbr\u003eHow many kinds of parrot are there?\u003cbr\u003eWhere do parrots live?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the current classification of parrots?\u003cbr\u003eWhen did parrots evolve?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the oldest fossil parrot?\u003cbr\u003e2. Form and Function\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the largest and smallest living parrots?\u003cbr\u003eWhat does a parrot's bill tell us about its diet?\u003cbr\u003eDo all parrots have the same type of bill?\u003cbr\u003eHow fast can parrots fly?\u003cbr\u003eAre there any flightless parrots?\u003cbr\u003eDo a parrot's feathers wear out?\u003cbr\u003eAre there any bald parrots?\u003cbr\u003e3. Parrot Colors\u003cbr\u003eWhy are so many parrots green?\u003cbr\u003eWhat causes the colors of parrots?\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots see the same colors as humans?\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the benefits of UV vision?\u003cbr\u003eDo glowing parrots really exist?\u003cbr\u003eIs there a reason for the color patterns of parrots?\u003cbr\u003eAre there color differences between males and females?\u003cbr\u003eDo a parrot's colors change as they age?\u003cbr\u003eIs there much geographic variation in the color of a parrot species?\u003cbr\u003e4. Parrot Behavior\u003cbr\u003eAre parrots social?\u003cbr\u003eWhy do parrots form flocks?\u003cbr\u003eHow do parrots spend their day?\u003cbr\u003eHow do parrots communicate?\u003cbr\u003eHow smart are parrots?\u003cbr\u003eCan parrots talk?\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots play?\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots fight?\u003cbr\u003eHow do parrots avoid predators?\u003cbr\u003e5. Parrot Ecology\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots migrate?\u003cbr\u003eWhich geographic regions have the most species of parrot?\u003cbr\u003eHow many parrot species live in an area?\u003cbr\u003eHow many parrots live in the Australian desert?\u003cbr\u003eHow do parrots survive in the desert?\u003cbr\u003eAre there parrots in alpine areas?\u003cbr\u003eHow do parrots survive droughts?\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots get sick?\u003cbr\u003eAre any parrot species nocturnal?\u003cbr\u003eAre parrots good for the environment?\u003cbr\u003eIs it true that some moths depend on parrots?\u003cbr\u003e6. Reproduction and Development\u003cbr\u003eWhere do parrots nest?\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots nest at the same time every year?\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots use the same nest every year?\u003cbr\u003eHow do parrots reproduce?\u003cbr\u003eHow many eggs do parrots lay?\u003cbr\u003eAre nestlings in a brood all the same age?\u003cbr\u003eWhat proportion of eggs hatch?\u003cbr\u003eHow fast do parrots grow?\u003cbr\u003eDo both parents care for their young?\u003cbr\u003eHow long do young birds stay with their parents?\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots pair for life?\u003cbr\u003eDo any parrots have unusual breeding systems?\u003cbr\u003eHow long do parrots live?\u003cbr\u003e7. Foods and Feeding\u003cbr\u003eWhat do parrots eat?\u003cbr\u003eAre there any predatory parrots?\u003cbr\u003eHow much food does a parrot need?\u003cbr\u003eAre parrots fussy eaters?\u003cbr\u003eHow do parrots find food?\u003cbr\u003eWhy do some parrots eat soil?\u003cbr\u003e8. Parrots and Humans\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots make good pets?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the best way to take care of a pet parrot?\u003cbr\u003eWhat should I do if I find an injured or orphaned parrot?\u003cbr\u003eHow can I see parrots in the wild?\u003cbr\u003eShould people feed wild parrots?\u003cbr\u003e9. Parrot Problems (from a human viewpoint)\u003cbr\u003eAre some parrots agricultural pests?\u003cbr\u003eCan parrots be a nuisance in urban areas?\u003cbr\u003eAre parrots ever invasive species?\u003cbr\u003eDo parrots have diseases and are they contagious?\u003cbr\u003e10. Human Problems (from a parrot's viewpoint)\u003cbr\u003eAre any parrots endangered?\u003cbr\u003eHave any parrot species gone extinct?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the world's rarest parrot?\u003cbr\u003eWill parrots be affected by global warming?\u003cbr\u003eWhy do people hunt parrots?\u003cbr\u003eWhat impact does the wildlife trade have on parrot populations?\u003cbr\u003eCan captive breeding benefit wild populations of parrots?\u003cbr\u003e11. Parrots in Stories and Literature\u003cbr\u003eWhat roles do parrots play in religion and mythology?\u003cbr\u003eDid any early explorers or naturalists mention parrots in their writings?\u003cbr\u003eWhat roles do parrots play in popular culture?\u003cbr\u003eWhat roles have parrots played in literature?\u003cbr\u003eHow long have humans kept and bred parrots?\u003cbr\u003e12. \"Parrotology\"\u003cbr\u003eWhy study parrots?\u003cbr\u003eWho studies parrots?\u003cbr\u003eWhich species are best known?\u003cbr\u003eWhich species are least known?\u003cbr\u003eHow do scientists recognize individual parrots?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is being done to save endangered parrot species?\u003cbr\u003eWhat can people do to help parrots?\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Common and Scientific Names of Living Parrots\u003cbr\u003eSelected Bibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529524650327,"sku":"9781421405445","price":29.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781421405445.jpg?v=1731875953","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/parrots-9781421405445","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}