Parrots: A Guide to the Parrots of the World

Juniper, Tony; Parr, Mike

ISBN 10: 1873403402 / ISBN 13: 9781873403402

Published by Pica Press, 1998

About this Item

Profusely illus. Original cloth, gilt titles. Very heavy - additional postage for overseas customers.

Seller Inventory # 013205

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Parrots: A Guide to the Parrots of the World
• Publisher: Pica Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1873403402
• ISBN 13: 9781873403402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ornithology

About this title

Synopsis

This volume is dedicated primarily to the field identification of parrots, with illustrations of every species and the most identifiable subspecies. Parrots, with some 350 species, are one of the largest bird families. From the mighty macaws to the diminutive pygmy parrots, they include such familiar species as cockatoos, parakeets, lovebirds and even the budgerigar. Most are brightly coloured, or even gaudy, but a few are drab, and some are nocturnal and flightless. One-fifth of the world's parrots are threatened, and the book includes up-to-date information on their conservation status.

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.