Parrots of the World by Forshaw Joseph M (9781408130346)
Forshaw Joseph M Release Date: 01 December 2010 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Publisher: A&C BLACK ISBN: 9781408130346
This new field guide from the world's foremost authority on parrots is set out with beautiful colour plates accompanied by succinct text on the opposite page. It covers every species in the world and include up-to-date distribution maps. Useful introductory chapters examine topics such as taxonomy, evolution, breeding biology, behaviour and conservation. The primary purpose of the book is identification of the world's parrot species, making it an essential reference for a wide variety of people including birders, researchers, conservationists, aviculturists and customs officials.