Subtitle: The Illustrated Guide to Every Species
Author: David Alderton
Specifications: 6 3/4” x 9 1/2” ( 171 mm x 241 mm), 576pp
Word Count: 242,500 words
ISBN: 9780228105077
Parrots of the World provides an updated, comprehensive guide to all 400 living parrot species, divided by Old World and New World regions. It appeals to both scientists and pet enthusiasts by blending individual standardized species profiles—complete with photos and range maps— with an in-depth look at general parrot biology, social behavior, and intelligence.
The book begins with the evolutionary history of parrots, tracing fossil discoveries and noting that new species are still being found today. It details their unique anatomical traits, such as lorikeets’ brush-like tongues for gathering pollen and macaw beaks strong enough to crack hard nuts. Additionally, author David Alderton explores vocal mimicry, research on avian intelligence, non-vocal signaling, pair-bonding, and the long history of human-parrot relationships.
About the Author:
David Alderton is an award-winning author and trained veterinarian, whose books on animals and nature subjects have sold over ten million copies worldwide and are available in 33 languages. David has won awards in the US from the Cat Writers’ Association of America, is a recipient of the Maxwell Medallion awarded by the Dog Writers’ Association of America, and his work has also been nominated for the Sir Peter Kent Conservation Book prize. David has participated in numerous television programmes discussing animal-related subjects, for broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Channel 5 and National Geographic.
Subtitle: The Illustrated Guide to Every Species
Author: David Alderton
Specifications: 6 3/4” x 9 1/2” ( 171 mm x 241 mm), 576pp
Word Count: 242,500 words
ISBN: 9780228105077
Parrots of the World provides an updated, comprehensive guide to all 400 living parrot species, divided by Old World and New World regions. It appeals to both scientists and pet enthusiasts by blending individual standardized species profiles—complete with photos and range maps— with an in-depth look at general parrot biology, social behavior, and intelligence.
The book begins with the evolutionary history of parrots, tracing fossil discoveries and noting that new species are still being found today. It details their unique anatomical traits, such as lorikeets’ brush-like tongues for gathering pollen and macaw beaks strong enough to crack hard nuts. Additionally, author David Alderton explores vocal mimicry, research on avian intelligence, non-vocal signaling, pair-bonding, and the long history of human-parrot relationships.
About the Author:
David Alderton is an award-winning author and trained veterinarian, whose books on animals and nature subjects have sold over ten million copies worldwide and are available in 33 languages. David has won awards in the US from the Cat Writers’ Association of America, is a recipient of the Maxwell Medallion awarded by the Dog Writers’ Association of America, and his work has also been nominated for the Sir Peter Kent Conservation Book prize. David has participated in numerous television programmes discussing animal-related subjects, for broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Channel 5 and National Geographic.
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