Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Contents:
Kinds of parrots -- Beaks and eats -- Count the toes! -- Big and small -- Talk back -- Pet birds -- Kakapos -- Poncho -- Keeping them alive.
Summary:
Provides an introduction to parrots, the world's longest-living birds, including why parrots are not often prey for other animals and how taking care of them in captivity can extend their lives even longer.
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