Sure to become a standard handbook for the breeders and keepers of these unique and magnificant birds, this well-researched, well-written book from Australian Birdkeeper is richly illustrated and full of practical hints on management, housing, feeding and nutrition, breeding, diseases, sexing, breeding, and mutations.  Species profiles include the Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo, Short-billed Corella, Eastern Long-billed Corella, Major Mitchell's Cockatoo, and Galah.

This full-color book features 300 photographs and covers all six black cockatoo species.  Topics include housing, feeding, artificial incubation, handrearing, companion birds, taming and training, and diseases and disorders.  The individual species section extensively covers all species and subspecies of the genus Calyptorhynchus in the wild and in captivity:  the Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) and the Gang Gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbraitum). 

Provides a basis for understanding the nature of viruses and how they are capable of causing diseases, as well as giving the general methods used to diagnose and treat these infections.  Written for veterinarians, aviculturists, companion bird enthusiasts, ornithologists, zoological personnel, and wildlife management officials, it provides the readers with an easy-to-understand, easy-to-access overview of the virsuses that infect companion, aviary, and free-ranging birds.

Since its first publication in 1996, this book has proven to be one of the most sought after and respected titles worldwide in this generic range of avian publications.  The author's devotion and concern for all aspects of avian health and husbandry have again been reflected in this revised edition.  Chapters include Why Do Birds Get Sick?, So You Have a Sick Bird, How Do I Know if my Bird is Sick?, Signs of Illness, How to do a Physical Examination, How to Make Your Visit to the Veterinarian More Successful, First Aid, Purchasing Your First Bird, Annual Health Examination for Pet Birds, Hints on Keeping Birds in Captivity, How to Set Up a Quarantine Program, Medicating Birds, Bird Restraint, Common Problems, Infectious Diseases, Exotic Diseases, Non-Infectious Diseases, List of Common Diseases According to the Species, Post-Mortem Examination for the Aviculturist, Antibiotics in Aviculture, Avian Parasite Control, Psittacosis, and Disinfection.

The sequel to Rick Jordan's extremely succesful Parrot Incubation Procedures, Rick Jordan and Howard Voren have combined their talents to produce the most comprehensive guide to handfeeding ever.  Eleven chapters provide detailed, first-hand knowledge of everything you will ever need to successfully raise baby parrots, including handfeeding formulas, feeding instruments and techniques, weight monitoring, maintenance of nestlings and the nursery, potential health problems, medical procedures, weaning and much more.

A methodical guide to incubation, hatching, and problem hatches, written in clear terms by an expert.  Chapters cover the egg, aviculture as a prelude to incubation, preparing for incubation, candling and hatching assistance, using chickens as natural incubators, and learning from your mistakes.  Whether you are a novice or veteran breeder, your productivity will benefit from this comprehensive book.  The official guide to happy hatchery!

Covers sub-species identification, diet, housing, breeding, hand-raising, health, behavior, and an account of Eclectus and Palm Cockatoos in the wild and in captivity in Australia and the United States.  Chapters include Genus Eclectus; 1968 Expedition to Cape York; Collecting from the wild; Captive breeding Eclectus Parrots; Keeping Eclectus Parrots healthy; Removal of chicks, handfeeding and shipping; Companion Eclectus Parrots in the United States (written by Laurella Desborough); The Importance of Keeping Records.

Originally designed to complement the "big book", this is an excellent and affordable stand-alone reference book for breeders and pet bird owners, especially if you have limited access to an avian veterinarian.  Over 40 chapters including all the basics of bird care, plus Hemotology, Cytology, Endoscopic Examination, Necropsy Examination, Supportive Care and Emergency Treatment, Trauma Medicine, Antimicrobial Therapy, Formulary, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Pneumonology, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Oncology, Opthalmology, Cardiology, Neurology, Theriogenology, Neonatology, Mainutrition, Viruses, Bacteria, Chlamydia, Mycosis, Parasites, Toxins, Surgical Considersations, and more.

As the first full-length book devoted exclusively to the nutrition of any bird of avicultural interest, this book will be a classic in its field.  Each nutrient is covered in individual detail with its known functions and uses in the avian body.  The known deficiency symptions are listed together with the best food sources for each nutrient.  This is the only complete coverage of exotic bird nutrition available in one volume.

This Australian Birdkeeper book covers all necessary requirements to successfully take an egg through to a fully weaned chick.  Includes color photos, charts, diagrams, and informative text laid out in an easy-to-read format.

Previous editions of Australian Parrots have been widely acclaimed as the standard reference words on these spectacular birds for almost forty years.  Joseph Forshaw and William Cooper have now prepared this fully revised, greatly expanded third edition, another outstanding production from this world-renowned partnership and the most comprehensive account of Australia's cockatoos, lorikeets, and parrots.  To accommodate taxonomic changes, some new paintings have been prepared by Williams Cooper, and these enhance both the visual attractiveness and scientific accurancy of the book.  This new edition will be welcomed by all parrot-lovers in all countries, and will be particularly helphful to aviculturists seeking to know more about parrots in the wild as a guide to their own husbandry techniques. 

Well-known avian expert Rosemary Low has produced a valuable reference for both breeders and pet owners of African Grey Parrots.  The chapters on the History of the Captive Grey Parrot, In the Wild, and Worldwide Trade include details on distribution, population estimates and threats, habits, diet, observations in the wild, CITES quotas, and mortality.  The two recognized subspecies, Psittacus erithacus and P.e. timneh, are examined.  The section on this species in captivity focuses on Housing, Breeding, Artifical Incubation, Handrearing, Diet and Nutrition, Mutations, and Diseases and Disorders.  Companion bird keepers are provided with specific information on the suitability of the Grey Parrot as a pet species, selection criteria, how to prepare a new home, provision of the enrichment and mental stimulation vital for this intelligent bird, and an overview of general care.  Other pet topics include talking and mimicry, behavior, and behavioral problems.

Can a parrot understand complex concepts and mean what it says?  Twenty years ago Irene Pepperberg set out to discover whether the results of earlier pigeon studies necessarily meant that other birds-particularly parrots like Alex the Grey - were incapable of mastering complex cognitive concepts and the rudiments of referential speech.  This scientific, technical book represents the long-awaited synthesis of the studies constituting one of the landmark experiments in modern comparative psychology.

This long-awaited title features a comprehensive description of all ten Eclectus subspecies.  Chapters include:  Taxonomy and Identification, Eclectus in the Wild, Eclectus in Captivity - As Pet and Aviary Birds, Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Artificial Incubation and Handraising, Troubleshooting and Symptoms of Breeding Failure, Taming and Training, Color Mutations and Genetics, and Diseases and Disorders.  Features over 250 color photographs.

This complete revision features concise information on Gouldian Finches in the wild and in captivity, including housing, nutrition, breeding, mutations, color breeding, health, and disease.  Supported by over 330 images, including an extensive selection of mutations.

Whether just starting out with one Zebra Finch of beginning to breed Greater Indian Hill Mynahs, readers will find this book an essential tool for success.  Practical information on the differential species of finches and softbills,  including identifying birds, specific housing and nutritional requirements, improving breeding results, building an aviary or birdroom, and treating illness.