Karl Plath

All About Parrots - A Guide to Range, Appearance, Habitats, Habits with Special Attention to the Parrots of the Amazon Karl Plath

There are well over 700 species of the great parrot family - including the many sub-species. Aside from the well-known, short-tailed green and gray parrots, the group includes macaws (the largest of the family), cockatoos, parakeets, lovebirds, lories, and lorikeets. This fascinating book comprises a comprehensive guide to a huge range of birds that fall into the category of parrots, detailing their appearance, habitats and habits. The perfect book for parrot-lovers, this text makes for a great addition to any collection of ornithological literature. Chapters included herein are: 'A Guide to Range', 'Appearance', 'Habitats', 'Habits with Special Attention to the Parrots of the Amazon'... and more. We are proud to republish this text with a new introduction to ornithology.