"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"--

Parrots are colorful birds that thrive in warm areas with plenty of seeds, fruit, and nuts. Come fly with this smart bird, and uncover the features that make it a popular tropical creature.

Hank still needs money to repair his bike, so he is still a pet sitter. His latest customer is Janie, and she has a parrot named Pete who thinks he is a pirate and tries to fly off and steal his mom's jewelry.

Alice's parents get her a parrot for her birthday.

Yetta, the beautiful chicken, breaks free from the truck that is carrying her to market. She quickly realizes the big city is nothing like the chicken farm. She is scared and confused until she meets and saves the life of a little, green parrot.

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet parakeet. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research. Parakeets as Pets Good Food A Safe Home Friendly...

Making the Most of a Good Thing Sharing Your Home and Life with a pet bird from the parrot family can be a joy that must be experienced to be appreciated. Whether your parrot pal is a lordly macaw, a tiny budgie or any of the beautiful Amazons, African greys, cockatoos or other beloved species in between, life can be beautiful when communication works. And that is what The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Training can do for the...

Sometimes flying means keeping your feet on the ground... Born in a dismal room in a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape to bluer skies. He'd like nothing more than to fly away to a palm tree with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by twelve-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by elderly dance-enthusiast and pie-baker Albertina Plopky, the future looks ready to crash-land. In-between anxiously plucking...

"Parrots are known for their ability to repeat things that people say, but there's much more to know about these beautiful birds. With the help of this compelling volume, readers learn many amazing details about parrots-from where they live to what they eat-all with the help of rhymes. Engaging text is paired with colorful images, supporting readers of many ages and levels. Fun poems help impart key facts about these amazing animals in a way that...