Rose-Breasted Cockatoo (Paperback)
Published by Independently Published, 2026
ISBN 13: 9798181537705
- Softcover
- New
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United KingdomCitiRetail
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Condition: New
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Paperback. Highly intelligent, socially complex, and widely admired for its gentle temperament and striking coloration, this comprehensive handbook explores the behavior, communication, emotional development, ecological role, and long-term care considerations of one of Australia's most recognizable parrot species. Combining scientific understanding with practical observation, the book presents an in-depth examination of intelligence, social interaction, vocal behavior, nutrition, health management, ethical care practices, and conservation awareness.Readers are introduced to the species' physical characteristics, plumage variations, vocal patterns, movement behavior, and flock dynamics observed across grasslands, woodlands, agricultural regions, and urban environments. Detailed chapters examine emotional expression, problem-solving ability, curiosity, play behavior, pair bonding, and the advanced social intelligence that shapes interaction within both wild flocks and human-managed environments.The handbook closely explores vocal communication, body language, environmental awareness, and the ways these parrots use sound and behavioral signals to maintain social structure, establish trust, and coordinate group activity. Additional sections investigate environmental enrichment, training principles, cognitive stimulation, and the importance of mental engagement for maintaining emotional stability and long-term well-being.Extensive discussions on diet and nutrition cover natural feeding ecology, seed and vegetation preferences, hydration, balanced captive feeding strategies, seasonal dietary changes, and the relationship between nutrition, feather condition, immune health, and overall vitality. Health care chapters examine preventive care, stress management, common medical concerns, hygiene practices, feather maintenance, exercise needs, and the importance of routine veterinary monitoring.The book also addresses human bonding, responsible interaction, behavioral development, ethical ownership standards, and the long-term commitment involved in caring for highly social parrots. Broader conservation chapters examine habitat alteration, illegal wildlife trade, climate influence, land-use change, and ongoing efforts to preserve healthy wild populations and sustainable ecosystems throughout Australia.Written for parrot enthusiasts, aviculture students, bird trainers, wildlife researchers, conservation supporters, and readers interested in intelligent companion birds, this handbook offers a balanced and informative exploration of a species celebrated for both its personality and ecological importance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Rose-Breasted Cockatoo (Paperback)
- Author
- Mark O. Angela
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
CitiRetail
Stevenage, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since June 29, 2022
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