Parrot behavior books for sale

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

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, beak-strong bird. With this book, you’ll learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your bird that will last for many years.

Parrot Parenting: The Essential Care and Training Guide to +20 Parrot Species (Birdtalk)

From the tiny parakeet to the giant hyacinth macaw, not all parrots place the same demands on their parents. Parakeets, conures, cockatiels, lories—the parrot family consists of the most popular pet birds, each offering keepers their unique characteristics and exotic beauty as well as their specific requirements. Bird expert and author, Carol Frishmann has written a must-have book for every parrot parent-to-be, an all-in-one guide that will remain indispensable in every bird home, regardless of the size, trainability, or personality of the feathered child. More than a selection guide, Parenting a Parrot offers all the information owners need to know about feeding, caring for, and training their chosen parrot. Though both good talkers, the eclectus parrot may be quieter than the cockatoo, but he’s not nearly as cuddly. Parenting a Parrot tells owners what to expect from their parrots and how to get the most out of their avian companions.