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
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoOakland, California : University of California Press, [2015]
Descriptionxx, 345 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015001989
ISBN9780520239258 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0520239253 (cloth : alk. paper)

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