Manual of Parrot Behavior [Hardcover]

Andrew Luescher (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813827493 | ISBN-13: 978-0813827490 | Publication Date: June 12, 2006 | Edition: 1

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

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

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

About the Author

Andrew Luescher, DVM, PhD is Director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Purdue University. He established the Animal Behavior Clinic in 1997 and is certified as an applied animal behaviorist by the Animal Behavior Society and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. He has been treating companion animals with behavioral problems for more than 15 years

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (June 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813827493
• ISBN-13: 978-0813827490
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,090,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable., November 6, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manual of Parrot Behavior (Hardcover)

Any veterinary library or holding specializing in pets - even at the public library level - will want to have Manual of Parrot Behavior in the collection: it's the first detailed reference of its kind to provide a survey by international experts on parrot behavior under one cover. Here are keys to both normal and abnormal parrot behavior, techniques on treating common problems, and checklists of tameness and other scores. Invaluable.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for parrot owners wanting the best info available., February 18, 2008

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Ann Greys (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manual of Parrot Behavior (Hardcover)

I am an avid reader of anything parrot and this book has useful information that explains parrot behavior as well as health issues.
Add this to your bird library..it is a great reference!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars manual of parrot behavior, August 15, 2006

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Vicky L. Rosemeyer "parrot lady" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manual of Parrot Behavior (Hardcover)

Excellent! a must have for anyone. Lots of valuable information.Recomend for people with some knowledge of keeping parrots.