BOOKS
*Note: These are some of the books I've found useful. They are nice for the hobbyist, being not so much for the science of breeding. They're a good start. Bird Talk has monthly book reviews, and you may want to ask your vet or breeder to recommend some titles for you.

Atlas of Parrots of the World
by Dr. David Alderton
ISBN 0-86622-120-4
Avian Publications
6380 Monroe Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 571-8902
For a free catalog, send name and address to:
avianpub@skypoint.com
The Bird Care Book (softcover)
by Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld, V.M.D.
ISBN 0-679-74061-9-5
Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Copyright 1981
Bird Owners Home Health & Care Handbook
by Gary Gallerstein, D.V.M.
ISBN 0-87605-820-9
The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook
by Gary Gallerstein, D.V.M.
ISBN 0-87605-903-5
Howell Book House
Macmillan Publishing Co.
The Complete Book of Parrots
by Rosemary Low
ISBN 0-8120-5971-9
Barron's Publishing
Copyright 1988
Guide To A Well-Behaved Parrot
by Mattie Sue Athan
ISBN 0-8120-4996-9
Barron's Publishers
Copyright 1993
Pet Bird Care
by T.J. Lafeber D.V.M.
Lafeber Company
Odell Il. 60460
Seed-Eating Birds (softcover)
by Jeffery Trollope
Sterling Publishing
Copyright 1992
Parrots of the World
by Joseph Forshaw
ISBN 0-87666-959-3
You and Your Pet Bird (softcover)
by David Alderton
ISBN 0-201-03909
Alfred A. Knopf, Publisher
Copyright 1992


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This FAQ is by no means meant to replace the many wonderful and informative books, breeders, magazines, and veterinarians that are out there.

Last Revised: Friday, 18-Jul-2008 19:45:37 MDT ( Damian )