Of Parrots And People
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Of Parrots And People
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Author : Mira Tweti
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-08-14
Of Parrots And People written by Mira Tweti and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-14 with Pets categories.
There are an estimated 50 million parrots in the United States today. Their intelligence and extraordinary personalities make them beloved members of the families that bring them into their homes. In Of Parrots and People, award-winning journalist and long-time parrot owner Mira Tweti reveals the complex world of parrots-their astonishing intellect, often-intimate relationships with humans, and, unfortunately, the calamitous practices of the bird industry. Delving into the secret world of the global parrot trade, Tweti documents the forces driving these remarkable creatures to the brink of extinction. A critical addition to the popular shelf of books about animals and their behavior, Of Parrots and People is a startling wake-up call in the tradition of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring.
Thinking Like A Parrot
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Author : Alan B. Bond
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2021-12-06
Thinking Like A Parrot written by Alan B. Bond and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-06 with Science categories.
From two experts on wild parrot cognition, a close look at the intelligence, social behavior, and conservation of these widely threatened birds. People form enduring emotional bonds with other animal species, such as dogs, cats, and horses. For the most part, these are domesticated animals, with one notable exception: many people form close and supportive relationships with parrots, even though these amusing and curious birds remain thoroughly wild creatures. What enables this unique group of animals to form social bonds with people, and what does this mean for their survival? In Thinking like a Parrot, Alan B. Bond and Judy Diamond look beyond much of the standard work on captive parrots to the mischievous, inquisitive, and astonishingly vocal parrots of the wild. Focusing on the psychology and ecology of wild parrots, Bond and Diamond document their distinctive social behavior, sophisticated cognition, and extraordinary vocal abilities. Also included are short vignettes—field notes on the natural history and behavior of both rare and widely distributed species, from the neotropical crimson-fronted parakeet to New Zealand’s flightless, ground-dwelling kākāpō. This composite approach makes clear that the behavior of captive parrots is grounded in the birds’ wild ecology and evolution, revealing that parrots’ ability to bond with people is an evolutionary accident, a by-product of the intense sociality and flexible behavior that characterize their lives. Despite their adaptability and intelligence, however, nearly all large parrot species are rare, threatened, or endangered. To successfully manage and restore these wild populations, Bond and Diamond argue, we must develop a fuller understanding of their biology and the complex set of ecological and behavioral traits that has led to their vulnerability. Spanning the global distribution of parrot species, Thinking like a Parrot is rich with surprising insights into parrot intelligence, flexibility, and—even in the face of threats—resilience.
How To Train Your Human A Guide For Parrots
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Author : Sandy Lender
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2019-12-02
How To Train Your Human A Guide For Parrots written by Sandy Lender and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-02 with Pets categories.
In "How to Train Your Human," a companion parrot offers pet bird advice in a conversational manner, with a little help from his owner, Author and Editor Sandy Lender.
Parrots
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Author : Valerie Bodden
language : en
Publisher: The Creative Company
Release Date : 2023
Parrots written by Valerie Bodden and has been published by The Creative Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Meet the colorful parrot! Introduce elementary kids to these amazing birds and their lives in the wild. Parrots have beauty and brains. Some can even talk! With more than 300 kinds around the world, these birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Readers explore different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Asia shares why some parrots can copy what people say.
Parrots Over Puerto Rico
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Author : Susan L. Roth
language : en
Publisher: Parrots
Release Date : 2013
Parrots Over Puerto Rico written by Susan L. Roth and has been published by Parrots this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Sam must decide how to spend the lucky money he's received for Chinese New Year.
Parrot
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Author : Paul Carter
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2006-03-01
Parrot written by Paul Carter and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-01 with Pets categories.
One of the more nonconformist figures in the animal kingdom, the parrot is linked to humans by its ability to speak—a trait many have found unsettling, though this discomfort is offset by its gorgeous plumage, which makes it one of the most popular members of the avian family. Unlike previous studies that have treated parrots as simply a curious oddity, Paul Carter offers here in Parrot a thoughtful yet spirited consideration of the natural and cultural history of parrots, discussing parrot portraiture, the role and significance of parrots' mimicry in human culture, and parrot conservation, as well the parrot's role in literature, folklore and mythology, film, and television worldwide. Parrot takes three different approaches to the squawker: the first section, "Parrotics," examines the historical, cultural, and scientific classification of parrots; "Parroternalia," the second part, looks at the association of parrots with the different languages, ages, tastes, and dreams of society; and, finally, "Parrotology" investigates what the mimicry of parrots reveals about our own systems of communication. Humorously written and wide-ranging in scope, this volume takes readers beyond pirates and "Polly wants a cracker" to a new kind of animal history, one conscious of the critical and ironic mirror parrots hold up to human society.
The Parrot Who Owns Me
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Author : Joanna Burger
language : en
Publisher: Villard
Release Date : 2001-07-03
The Parrot Who Owns Me written by Joanna Burger and has been published by Villard this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-03 with Pets categories.
“Birds are my passion,” says Joanna Burger, “but parrots are my weakness.” Fifteen years ago, when se adopted a neglected, orphaned thirty-six year old parrot named Tiko, she entered on of the most complex relationships of her life. Sullen and hostile when he entered Dr. Burger’s home, Tiko gradually warmed as she carefully persuaded him of her good intentions. Eventually he courted her, building nests inside household furniture during mating season and trying to coax her into them. He nursed her vigilantly through a bout with Lyme disease, regularly preening each strand of hair on the pillow as she slept. For a while he even fought her husband for her attentions, but eventually theirs became a relationship of deep mutual trust. The Parrot Who Owns Me is also the story of the science of birds, and of parrots in particular (America’s third most commonly owned pet, after cats and dogs). Woven into the narrative are insights and fascinating revelations from Joanna Burger’s work — not only about parrots, but about what it means to be human. By turns delightful, hilarious, touching, and enlightening, The Parrot Who Owns Me introduces us to an unforgettable bird and his human companion, whose friendships tells us much about ourselves.
Birds And People
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Author : Mark Cocker
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2014-03-17
Birds And People written by Mark Cocker and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-17 with Science categories.
There are 10,500 species of bird worldwide and wherever they occur people marvel at their glorious colours and their beautiful songs. We also trap and consume birds of every kind. Yet birds have not just been good to eat. Their feathers, which keep us warm or adorn our costumes, give birds unique mastery over the heavens. Throughout history their flight has inspired the human imagination so that birds are embedded in our religions, folklore, music and arts. Vast in both scope and scale, Birds and People explores and celebrates this relationship and draws upon Mark Cocker’s 40 years of observing and thinking about birds. Part natural history and part cultural study, it describes and maps the entire spectrum of our engagements with birds, drawing in themes of history, literature, art, cuisine, language, lore, politics and the environment. In the end, this is a book as much about us as it is about birds. Birds and People has been stunningly illustrated by one of Europe’s best wildlife photographers, David Tipling, who has travelled in 39 countries on seven continents to produce a breathtaking and unique collection of photographs. The book is as important for its visual riches as it is for its groundbreaking content. Birds and People is also exceptional in that the author has solicited contributions from people worldwide. Personal anecdotes and stories have come from more than 650 individuals in 81 different countries. They range from university academics to Mongolian eagle hunters, and from Amerindian shamans to some of the most celebrated writers of our age. The sheer multitude of voices in this global chorus means that Birds and People is both a source book on why we cherish birds and a powerful testament to their importance for all humanity.
Parrots Of The World
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Author : David Alderton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2025-10
Parrots Of The World written by David Alderton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-10 with Nature categories.
Parrots are a big and popular group of birds. Parrots of the World is a compelling and up-to-date document and insight into the 400 living species, covering each with a detailed individual entry. It also discusses the biology and lifestyles of the very social parrots in more general terms. This comprehensive new book will appeal to everyone interested in parrots, from either an ornithological or avicultural (raising as a pet) perspective. Parrots of the World opens with an overview of the bird family, its origins and key discoveries from the fossil record, tracking their development around the world. It also highlights the unexpected fact that new species of parrot are still being found today and that there may be others awaiting discovery. The text then proceeds to define the characteristics of parrots and their inter-relationships. Their distinctive plumage is discussed of course, but also the unique anatomical features that assist their lifestyles: from brush-like papillae on the tongues of lories and lorikeets that allow them to sweep pollen grains into their mouths, to the impressive power inherent in the bills of large macaws, enabling them to crack the toughest-shelled palm nuts. Alderton explores parrots' famous powers of mimicry in detail, including research that has been undertaken to test parrots' intelligence, as well as non-vocal communication within the group, pair-bonding and nesting behavior. A historical overview of the relationships between parrots and people (which date back millennia) completes the opening section and is followed by the major part of the book: a detailed description of all the world's species, divided into Old World and New World parrots. These entries are standardized, with each showing a distribution map and a photo of the described parrot. Parrots of the Old World I Africa: 24 species including lovebirds, gray and black parrots II Asia, Australasia, Pacific Islands and New Zealand: 194 species including hanging parrots, rosellas, lories, lorikeets and cockatoos. Parrots of the New World Covering all 179 species, including parrotlets, conures, Amazon parrots and macaws. This will be the new standard reference on parrots for all interested people.
When Parrots Speak
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Author : Linda Bozzo
language : en
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2017-07-15
When Parrots Speak written by Linda Bozzo and has been published by Enslow Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Have you ever wondered why parrots copy human speech? Do they really know what theyre saying? When Parrots Speak introduces young readers to these amazing birds and the secret to how and why they imitate words to sound like humans. Fun facts and colorful photographs further enhance the book to help tell the story of these vocal learners. Also included are a Words to Know section to help students learn new vocabulary and a Further Reading section with books and websites to encourage them to explore the subject more deeply.