Cockatoos in Aviculture

Cockatoos in Aviculture

by Rosemary Low

Publisher: Blandford, 1st ed., 1993

ISBN-10: 071372322X

ISBN-13: 978-0713723229

270 pages

Cockatoos are perhaps the most distinctive of the order Psittaciformes — the parrots. They are easily recognizable as they all have an erectile crest, a feature unique among the parrots.

Popular as pets, cockatoos are known for their beauty, quick intelligence and often affectionate behaviour. Written by a respected expert, Cockatoos in Aviculture is an authoritative guide to these extraordinary birds.

Part I of the book is an extensive introductory section. It looks at cockatoos as a whole and discusses their habitat and distribution, accommodation, diet, hand-rearing and breeding, diseases, conservation and the question of cockatoos as pets.

Part II describes the seventeen cockatoo species in turn, giving precise information on each one. This includes aspects such as physical appearance, sub-species, origin and natural history, and details on aviculture and breeding — from courtship display and clutch size to incubation periods and newly hatched chicks.

Illustrated with over 80 superb colour and black-and-white photographs, this is an informative and accessible handbook for everyone with an interest in cockatoos.

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