The Complete Parrot - Softcover

Freud, Arthur

 
9780876059050: The Complete Parrot
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0876059051 ISBN 13: 9780876059050
Verlag: Howell Book House Inc.,U.S., 1995

Inhaltsangabe

A gorgeous celebration of this intriguing bird, The Complete Parrot is the ideal guide for the contemporary enthusiast of macaws, Amazons, lories and all the other members of this large, varied family of living feathered jewels. The Complete Parrot is abundantly illustrated with a lush collection of vibrant color photographs representing species from around the world.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Arthur Freud is a renowned veteran aviculturist and prolific writer to the bird fancy. He previously wrote All About the Parrots and was the publisher of American Caged-Bird Magazine, one of the most respected periodicals in the hobby.

Aus dem Klappentext

The Complete Parrot Glowing with a sensational gallery of stunning color photographs and filled with the rich lore and expert guidance every parrot owner welcomes, The Complete Parrot, by Arthur Freud, is the ideal guide for all who own, admire, and enjoy these perpetually intriguing birds. This beautiful book is presented in three deeply enlightening parts: What All Parrot Lovers Should Know, which delivers a veritable treasure trove of the practical advice on all facets of smart parrot care, The Parrot Family, which showcases numerous parrot species?some familiar, some less so, and Special Delights, which includes chapters on A Variety of Unusual Parrots, Parrot Potpourri, and Parrot Q&A. Within these broad sections, twenty fascinating chapters are arrayed to advise, educate, and entertain you regarding this large family of living jewels that has fascinated man since ancient times. Matched to the peerless text is a spectacular gallery of gorgeous photos to delight you. Here are the huge macaws?like feathered, multicolored banners; the emerald-green Amazons; the pristine cockatoos of white, pink, and other delicate shades, and along with them are the glossy Eclectus, lorikeets, conures, and lovebirds, all adding their special magic to the mix. Leafing through the photos in The Complete Parrot is like visiting your own private aviary. You will also find a thoughtful discussion of conservation measures and the parrot family's future in view of widespread habitat destruction and advances in captive breeding techniques. In every way, The Complete Parrot will grace your home and library and also will enhance your knowledge of and appreciation for these universally loved birds.

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Verlag
Howell Book House Inc.,U.S.
Erscheinungsdatum
1995
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0876059051
ISBN 13 
9780876059050
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
256
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