Manual of Parrot Behavior

1. Classification and the Status of Wild Populations of Parrots
2. Behavior of Wild Amazona and Rhynchopsitta Parrots, with Comparative Insights from Other Psittacines
3. Parrot Conservation, Trade, and Reintroduction
4. Sensory Capacities of Parrots
5. Social Behavior of Psittacine Birds
6. Captive Parrot Nutrition: Interactions with Anatomy, Physiology, and Behavior
7. Comfort Behavior and Sleep
8. Parrot Reproductive Behavior, or Who Associates, Who Mates, and Who Cares?
9. Nest Box Preferences
10. Hand-Rearing: Behavioral Impacts and Implications for Captive Parrot Welfare
11. Behavioral Development of Psittacine Companions: Neonates, Neophytes, and Fledglings
12. Handler Attitude and Chick Development
13. Grey Parrot Cognition and Communication
14. Behavior Analysis and Parrot Learning
15. Behavior Classes in the Veterinary Hospital: Preventing Problems Before They Start
16. Clinical Evaluation of Psittacine Behavioral Disorders
17. Diagnostic Workup of Suspected Behavioral Problems
18. Aggressive Behavior in Pet Birds
19. Parrot Vocalization
20. Parrots and Fear
21. Problem Sexual Behaviors of Companion Parrots
22. Mate Trauma
23. Feather-Picking Disorder in Pet Birds
24. Psittacine Behavioral Pharmacotherapy
25. Behavior of Captive Psittacids in the Breeding Aviary
26. Housing and Management Considerations for Problem Prevention
27. Captive Parrot Welfare

This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widely kept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of the psittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result of behavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity. Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not only provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principles of psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for specific problems Covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior Offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems Written by a team of international experts on avian behavior A necessary addition to the library of any practitioner of behaviorist who sees avian companion animals.