Pionus Parrots: A Complete Guide [Hardcover]

Roger G Sweeney (Collaborator)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 155 pages
• Publisher: Silvio Mattacchione & Co ,Canada; 1st edition (June 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1895270227
• ISBN-13: 978-1895270228
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,340,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer---JUST SAY NO, November 13, 2001

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C. C. Ciancio (DE, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pionus Parrots: A Complete Guide (Hardcover)

Wish I would've read the review BEFORE I ordered this book! Having a pionus in the family, I've been waiting for a GOOD Pionus-specific book & this did NOT live up to my expectations. Not only for Pionus info, but even general parrot husbandry info which, btw, is ALL this book is about, essentially. There are VERY few tidbits specific to Pionus. And the important ones are left OUT!

Specifically, I'm VERY disappointed especially regarding the "health care" section: I have not even seen a mention to the fact that Pionus can make a wheezing sound when scared or excited and this is totally normal. I would think this would b a MAJOR Pionus specific point to be included, especially for new owners! Reason? Vets inexperienced w/ Pionus parrots HAVE TREATED the birds with MEDS for this VERY NORMAL behavior! Which, in some cases have led to health complications for a previously HEALTHY BIRD!

This is a tiny book in size, pages, content, even pictures! Listen to the 1st reviewer, NOT worth your consideration let alone the over 45 hard earned bucks you'd be blowing BIG TIME. I have to believe that the people that gave more than 1 star have to OBVIOUSLY be affliated w/ the publisher or author.

I hope someone does come out with a GOOD pet owner's Pionus handbook. Until then, join an internet group or go to Pionus specific web sites; there's a lot of people who have had them as pets and cherish & will be able to give you good info & answer questions you may have. We know them as family and want people to be *properly* educated, which you won't get here in this book.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth It!, September 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Pionus Parrots: A Complete Guide (Hardcover)

I bought this book because I thought there would be some information that was specific to Pionus to help in raising my new bird. Most of the information in this book is generic to all parrots which can either be found on the internet for FREE or in other parrot books for less than half the price. The print is larger than you would find in most books on top of duplicate information found throughout the book, which is an indication they were trying to increase the page count. I was extremely disappointed with this purchase and do not think this book is worth any more than $15. Buyer BEWARE!

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Anticipated title, but disappointing, December 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Pionus Parrots: A Complete Guide (Hardcover)

I returned this book to the seller. I have four Pionus parrots and was eagerly awaiting a book on them that would provide some
information to the average bird owner. Instead, it is noninformative for the average owner. Very disappointing. Very little practical information on how to care for them, their traits or food preferences. Simply not interesting to the owner of these dear Parrots. Perhaps of interest to a person who is employed in the field--scientific concentration. Very expensive, yet very slim book.