The Complete Bird Owner S Handbook

Howell Book House is America's preeminent publisher of pet books, with more than 350 titles covering all of the most popular dog breeds as well as cats, birds, horses, fish, and other species. From handsome picture books to authoritative guides for breeders and everything in between, Howell is the name pet lovers and professionals know and trust. The Howell Book House imprint includes: -- An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet "TM" Series -- Best of Breed Library "TM" Series -- Essential Series (authoritative guides to pet care requirements for new pet owners) -- Complete Series (Dog breed books for serious breed enthusiasts) -- Today Series (international perspectives on caring for and competing with various dog breeds) -- Ultimate Series (the most in-depth breed history available) The most trusted and complete health book available for pet bird owners just got better! Now revised with new information on nutrition, common ailments, alternative therapies, and behavior, this indispensable volume covers the major pet bird species. Illustrated with over 100 photos and illustrations, this is the definitive guidebook for bird owners everywhere.

Covers all aspects of pet bird ownership, including selection, nutrition, behavior, home physicals, emergency medical care, preventative medicine and much more. --Publisher.

"Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) "Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens Full-color guide to pet birds inside! "You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming. Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Discusses how to care for caged birds, covering such topics as preparing for a bird, nutrition, breeding, training, and health and hygiene.

Lovebirds are enchanting and endearing birds that have won over the hearts of bird watchers all over the world. Lovebirds are amazing pets for those who are ready to give them the time and care they require. They are recognized for their vivid colors, lively dispositions, and close relationships with their partners. We will dig into the intriguing world of lovebirds in this extensive book, learning about their origins, species diversity, and the pleasures and responsibilities of owning them as cherished companions.

Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016 This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles. Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the Handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known - and best loved - parts of the natural world. This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full color images. It provides readers with a tool for life-long learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as for ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds. The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab’s renowned distance learning course, Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology.