Guide to Quaker Parrot - Softcover

Athan, Mattie Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764136682 ISBN 13: 9780764136689

Verlag: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S., 2008

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Book by Athan Mattie Sue

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The Quaker parrot is a favorite among bird owners because of its endearing personality and its facility for human speech. The new, updated edition of this popular book provides expert advice on Quaker parrot behavior training, grooming, diet, cages, toys, and protecting the inquisitive Quaker parrot from household accidents. The author, a widely recognized expert on parrots, emphasizes the importance of reinforcing desirable behavior and instructs on sensitively replacing undesirable ones, such as excessive noisemaking, biting, and feather destruction issues. She also discusses newly identified anatomical features and recovering escaped birds, and presents background information on Quaker parrots in their native ranges and newly-acquired naturalized status. Filled with color photos and instructive illustrations.

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An endearing personality and a facility for imitating human speech makes the Quaker parrot a favorite among bird owners. Mattie Sue Athan, an expert on parrot behavior and care, advises on training, grooming, diet, cages, and toys for this unique bird. She also tells you how to protect your inquisitive Quaker parrot from household accidents, and emphasizes the importance of reinforcing desirable behavior habits in your pet. New in this edition is a discussion of recently identified anatomical features of the Quaker parrot, plus tips on recovering escaped birds, and background information on Quaker parrots in their native ranges.

Filled with color photos and instructive illustrations.

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• Verlag: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0764136682
• ISBN 13: 9780764136689
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128