A Guide to Black Cockatoos

A Guide to Black Cockatoos
Author: Neville Connors
Publisher: Abk/Reptile Publications
Total Pages: 160
Release: 19??
Genre: Cockatoos
ISBN: 9780975081730

The authors in this book deal with the Black cockatoo species and subspecies of the genus Calptorhynchus, the Palm Cockatoo and the Gang Gang Cockatoo. This book seeks to cater for the pet bird owner and the novice and experienced aviculturist.

Australian White Cockatoos

Australian White Cockatoos
Author: Chris Hunt
Publisher: Guide to
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780957702417

Australia's white cockatoos have fascinated the world over for over 200 years, and their popularity is evidenced by the frequency with which you encounter them in Australia's backyards as pets. However, it has often been said that familiarity breeds contempt. It is unfortunate that their proper care, both as pets and in aviculture, has long been neglected. If aviculturists truly wish to argue that they keep birds because they love them, this situation must be remedied.

Black Cockatoo

Black Cockatoo
Author: Carl Merrison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Aboriginal
ISBN: 9781925360707

Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels powerless to change the things she sees around her, until one day she rescues her totem animal, the dirran black cockatoo, and soon discovers her own inner strength. A wonderful small tale on the power of standing up for yourself, culture and ever-present family ties.

The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds

The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds
Author: Peter Slater
Publisher: New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 9781877069635

Beginners and experienced birdwatchers turn to this guide to identify the birds they see in their backyards and on bushwalking or birdwatching expeditions. Designed to slip easily into a pocket, backpack or glove box. This is a new and updated version of the very popular Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds and includes 64 new or extensively revised colour plates, incorporating all the new birds observed in Australia, including Tasmania and islands and territories since 1986. Also included is a re-organisation of the guide into broad habitats - seabirds, shore birds, inland water birds and bush birds; updated common and scientific names, revised maps, and a new visual index to aid beginners in finding the most appropriate pages in the guide. A must for serious naturalists in Australia, be they beginners or experts.

A Guide to Popular Conures as Pet and Aviary Birds

A Guide to Popular Conures as Pet and Aviary Birds
Author: Ray Dorge
Publisher: ABK Publications
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2001-04-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0958726639

Chapters include general management, care, and breeding of pet and breeder birds with information gleamed from various breeders across the world. Individual chapters present on 13 of the most popular conures kept in captivity. Chapter on health and diseases is written by an avian veterinarian.

A Guide to Pet and Companion Birds

A Guide to Pet and Companion Birds
Author: Ray Dorge
Publisher: ABK Publications
Total Pages: 98
Release: 1998-04-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0958726620

Detailed information regarding the process of selecting a bird, caring for it, and understanding its behavior. Details help you create a happy and healthy environment so bird keeping is pleasurable. Topics include - Choosing your pet bird,cage types, nail and wing trimming, feeding and recipes, body language, handling, taming, behavioral problems, and training. An important reference for all pet bird owners.

The Complete Language of Birds

The Complete Language of Birds
Author: Randi Minetor
Publisher: Wellfleet
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 157715374X

The Complete Language of Birds offers stunningly illustrated profiles of nearly 400 bird species, covering both their physical and mystical qualities.

Parrots

Parrots
Author: Matt Cameron
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2012-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1421405431

The beautiful plumage of parrots and the ability to mimic sounds are both a blessing and a curse.