Parrots of the wild a natural history of the world's most captivating birds / Catherine A. Toft and Timothy F. Wright ; foreword by James D. Gilardi ; in collaboration with the World Parrot Trust.
| Author/creator | Toft, Catherine Ann |
| Other author | Wright, Timothy F., 1967- |
| Other author | Gilardi, James D. |
| Other author | World Parrot Trust. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2015] |
| Description | xx, 345 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, distilling knowledge from the author's own research and from her review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The text covers parrots' evolutionary history, foraging, mating, and social behavior, innate intelligence, and conservation status. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including photos of parrots taken exclusively in their natural habitat"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2015001989 |
| ISBN | 9780520239258 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0520239253 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |