Parrots

Mike Parr joined the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) in 1996 after graduating from the University of East Anglia, UK, and working for BirdLife International. He has coauthored several books including: Parrots - A Guide to the Parrots of the World, Important Bird Areas in the United States, and The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation, along with numerous articles and papers. He is Chair of the Alliance for Zero Extinction and a member of the Board of Directors of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.Dr Tony Juniper CBE is a prominent environmental figure active in the defence of Nature for nearly 40 years. He has led major organisations, run global campaigns, written many books and advised at thehighest levels.

• IntroductionAcknowledgementsStyle and Layout of the BookOrigins and Evolutionary RelationshipsClassification of the ParrotsNatural History of the Parrots:- General behaviour- Distribution- Habitat- Movements- Social Behaviour- Diet- Breeding- Nocturnal SpeciesConservation Status- Extinct Species- Endangered SpeciesThreats:- Habitat Loss- Live Bird Trade- Introduced Species- Persecution and Hunting- Storms and Climate ChangeCaptive BreedingColour PlatesSystematic SectionBibliography

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