Howell Beginner's Guide to Parrots


Book Description

A guide to caring for various parrot species as pets in the home.




A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America


Book Description

"A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America is astonishingly comprehensive, covering the identification, status, and distribution of all 1,070 birds species known from Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and western Nicaragua ... [T]he guide shows 750 species and includes many plumages never before depicted"--




Howell Beginner's Guide to Canaries


Book Description

A guide to caring for canaries as pets in the home.




Molt in North American Birds


Book Description

A comprehensive examination of the molt processes (feather growth) of different species of birds, one of the most important and fundamental processes in the life history of any bird.




Howell Beginner's Guide to Budgerigars


Book Description

Discusses the care and selection of budgerigars, a small Australian parrot, including such aspects as housing, feeding, training, breeding, and exhibition.




A Bird-finding Guide to Mexico


Book Description

In a guide that covers Mexico's best birdwatching sites, from Baja California to the Yucatan Peninsula, the coauthor of "A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America" selects over 100 sites where birders may see more than 950 species. 70 maps. 18 drawings.




Howell Beginner's Guide to Cockatiels


Book Description

Describes characteristics of cockatiels and information on keeping them as pets.




Howell Beginner's Guide to Cockatoos


Book Description

Discusses feeding, breeding, health problems, and other items of interest to owners of cockatoos as pets.




Howell Beginner's Guide to Aquariums


Book Description

Discusses the basic aspects of establishing an aquarium in the home and developing it into a successful miniature ecosystem, including equipment, maintenance, and the requirements of coldwater, tropical, and marine aquariums.




Parrot Training


Book Description

In paperback at last — the definitive guide to parrot training. Originally published as The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Training, this amply illustrated book is just what parrot owners need to bring up happy, well-behaved pets. You get: Hands-on advice from one of the nation's foremost parrot authorities A thorough explanation of "normal" parrot behavior and the benefits of training Coverage of everything from gentling fledglings and basic obedience to potty training, speech, and tricks"




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