Product Description

This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widely kept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of the psittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result of behavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity.

Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not only provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principles of psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for specific problems.

• Covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior


• Offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems


• Written by a team of international experts on avian behavior


• A necessary addition to the library of any practitioner of behaviorist who sees avian companion animals

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #154343 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

From the Back Cover
This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widely kept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of the psittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result of behavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity.

Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not only provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principles of psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for specific problems.

• Covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior


• Offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems


• Written by a team of international experts on avian behavior


• A necessary addition to the library of any practitioner of behaviorist who sees avian companion animals

About the Author
Andrew Luescher, DVM, PhD is Director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Purdue University. He established the Animal Behavior Clinic in 1997 and is certified as an applied animal behaviorist by the Animal Behavior Society and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. He has been treating companion animals with behavioral problems for more than 15 years

Customer Reviews

Great !!
This book is great IF you are looking for an in depth knowledge on adjusting to and noticing parrot behavior.

Must have for parrot owners wanting the best info available.
I am an avid reader of anything parrot and this book has useful information that explains parrot behavior as well as health issues.
Add this to your bird library..it is a great reference!

Invaluable.
Any veterinary library or holding specializing in pets - even at the public library level - will want to have Manual of Parrot Behavior in the collection: it's the first detailed reference of its kind to provide a survey by international experts on parrot behavior under one cover. Here are keys to both normal and abnormal parrot behavior, techniques on treating common problems, and checklists of tameness and other scores. Invaluable.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch