PARROTS: A GUIDE TO THE PARROTS OF THE WORLD. By Tony Juniper and Mike Parr.

Juniper (Tony) and Parr (Mike).

ISBN 10: 0300074530 / ISBN 13: 9780300074536

Published by Yale University Press New Haven & London. 2003, 1998

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2003). (1998) 2003 US reprint. Large 8vo (175 x 246mm). Pp584. Colour paintings of parrots by Kim Franklin, Robin Restall, Dan Powell, David Johnson and Carl D'Silva, distribution maps, good bibliography. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight shelf-wear but a fine unread copy. A detailed guide to the world's 335 species of this glamorous group of birds. "This guide to all the world's parrots provides detailed identification and distribution data, and is the first book created primarily for the field identification of parrots. The book includes 88 superb colour plates illustrating every significant race and plumage. Range maps for each species are also provided. In addition, it offers many first-hand insights into the ecology of each species, their vocalisations, life cycle characteristics and geographical variation. Sadly, one fifth of the world's parrots are under threat and the book also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of those species that are threatened or endangered." .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: PARROTS: A GUIDE TO THE PARROTS OF THE WORLD. By Tony Juniper and Mike Parr.
• Publisher: Yale University Press New Haven & London. 2003
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300074530
• ISBN 13: 9780300074536
• Binding: Hardcover

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Synopsis

This is the first book created primarily for the field identification of parrots, one of the most familiar and colorful groups of birds. From the mighty macaws to the diminutive pygmy parrots, the 350 species of parrots include cockatoos, parakeets, lovebirds, and Budgerigar. Most are brightly colored or even gaudy, but a few are drab, and some are nocturnal and flightless. Parrots, found throughout most of the warmer regions of the world, occur in greatest numbers in Australasia and South America.

This book includes 88 superb color illustrations of every species and most identifiable subspecies of parrot, as well as range maps of their locations. It offers many first-hand insights into the ecology of each species, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, and geographical variation. It also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of those species of parrots that are threatened or endangered.

Published in association with Christopher Helm/A & C Black

About the Author

Tony Juniper was formerly the parrot conservation officer of ICBP (now BirdLife International). He is currently the campaign director of Friends of the Earth. Michael Parr is director of international development with the American Bird Conservancy.