Parrots of the wild : a natural history of the world's most captivating birds / Catherine A. Toft and Timothy F. Wright in collaboration with the World Parrot Trust ; foreword by James D. Gilardi.

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Toft, Catherine Ann, 1950-2011 [author.]

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computer

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online resource

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9780520962644
0520962648

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Parrots of the wild.DDC classification:

598.7/1 23

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QL696.P7 T64 2015eb

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Contents:

The world of parrots : introducing the psittaciformes -- The functional parrot : physiology, morphology & behavior -- The lives of parrots : mating, life history & populations.

Summary: "A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, distilling knowledge from the author's own research and from her review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The text covers parrots' evolutionary history, foraging, mating, and social behavior, innate intelligence, and conservation status. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including photos of parrots taken exclusively in their natural habitat"--Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The world of parrots : introducing the psittaciformes -- The functional parrot : physiology, morphology & behavior -- The lives of parrots : mating, life history & populations.

"A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, distilling knowledge from the author's own research and from her review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The text covers parrots' evolutionary history, foraging, mating, and social behavior, innate intelligence, and conservation status. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including photos of parrots taken exclusively in their natural habitat"--Provided by publisher.

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