Books & DVDs

Volume 2 of the Expert Companion Bird Care DVD Series centers on the history of keeping birds, selecting birds that fit the lifestyles of their owners, and aviculture. M. Scott Echols, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian) and Brian L...

Lovebirds are social birds, but it is a myth that they must always be kept in pairs as a tame single bird can make a wonderful companion. Keeping healthy, contented lovebirds require dedicated care. Designed and illustrated...

Contents: These attractive members of the parrot family come in a variety of colours. This handbook offers detailed information on purchasing the right bird, building a bond, caging, nutrition, health care and much more...

Contents: Filled with colour photos and instructive line illustrations, this book contains the information you need to raise an active and healthy African Grey parrot, including acquiring, housing, nutrition, health care,...

Contents: Previously owned parrots can make wonderful companions, but they sometimes require humane behaviour correction. Two expert parrot owners point out the pros and cons of adopting a bird that has had a previous owner...

Contents: Lovebirds are found in a variety of vivid colors in their native tropical habitats. Though they are often kept as pairs, lovebirds also thrive when kept alone. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and...

The 216 pages include 455 colour photographs of Rosella Mutations. The title provides Extensive Genetic Details on Primary and Combination Mutations Bred Worldwide. Contents: Taxonomy General...

Contents: This handsomely illustrated book presents basic information about Budgerigars (Parakeets) for new or soon-to-be owners. Topics covered include purchase, caging, equipment, general care and maintenance, health care,...

Contents: This fun, informative, and practical book will help you select, train, and nurture your Cockatoo. In full-colour throughout, chapters include Choosing, Bringing Home, Understanding Your Companion, Nurturing,...

This DVD is the first volume in a comprehensive DVD series created by recognised avian veterinarians, teachers, aviculturists, enthusiasts and pet store owners. Drs Scott Echols (author of Captive Foraging) and Brian Speer...

Your parrot never has to be home alone again! "This "Bird Sitter" video supplies a "Virtual Flock" complete with parrot role models for the parrots in your home.The Bird Sitter DVD was produced by Steve Cantin, producer of...

What's it like when you take your parrot to your avian veterinarian? Does your bird eagerly hop into a kennel, present his toes for a nail trim and sit patiently for a tactile exam? Well, he can! All it takes is a little...

By M. Scott Echols, DVM, Dipl ABVP - Avian Practice Learn how to: Understand the natural foraging instinct of all animals  Cater for this behavioral necessity to help prevent unwanted and harmful behaviours Use...

By World Parrot Trust Journey to places where the wild parrots dwell with the much-anticipated follow-up to our successful first edition. Filmed in North and South America, PollyVision II provides an outstanding experience...

Thinking about getting a parrot? This friendly guide offers expert advice on everything from taming to nutrition, health care, and parrot safety. You'll see how to keep your feathered friend comfortable and entertained - and...

This informative and often amusing introduction to bird keeping appeals not only to the novice or want-to-be bird keeper, but also to the seasoned aviculturist looking for a refresher on the basics. Based on the authors...

This title features over 160 full colour images of mutations in the Neophema and Psephotus Grass Parrot group. There are examples of breeding expectations, housing, feeding and management. Contents:Management, Housing,...

Dr Alain Campagne has been keeping birds since the 1970s and since 2000 has been seriously involved in the breeding of Neophema and Neopsephotus species. The early sections of the book provide all the basic information which...

Completely reformatted and revised including new sections on Lories and Lorikeets as Pets, Diseases and Disorders and Colour Mutations and Breeding Expectations, Peter Odekerken's A Guide to Lories and Lorikeets is bigger,...

  This superb colourful title authored by Rosemary Low, includes 168 pages of comprehensive information on this species in the wild and in captivity as an aviary and companion bird.   Contents:   History, In...

Authored by successful breeders Neville and Noddy Connors, this title features 300 colour photographs in over 160 pages of information. Contents: Chapters on Black Cockatoos in Captivity include Taxonomy, Conservation...

This full colour title features beautiful photography throughout. Each of the 12 species is featured in its own chapter with distribution maps and general information specific to that species including management, diet and...