Parrots of the World
The Illustrated Guide to Every Species
Parrots are a large and highly popular group of birds.
Parrots of the World is a compelling, up-to-date reference providing deep insight into the 400 living species of parrots, with detailed individual entries for each. It also explores the biology, behaviour, and social lifestyles of parrots in broader scientific context. This comprehensive volume will appeal to anyone interested in parrots, whether from an ornithological or avicultural (pet-keeping) perspective.
The book opens with an overview of the parrot family, its evolutionary origins, and key discoveries from the fossil record, tracing how parrots developed across the world. It also highlights the remarkable fact that new parrot species are still being discovered today, with others potentially yet to be identified.
It then examines defining characteristics and inter-relationships within the parrot family. Alongside their striking plumage, the book explores unique anatomical adaptations that support their lifestyles—from brush-like tongue papillae in lories and lorikeets that help collect pollen, to the powerful beaks of macaws capable of cracking extremely hard-shelled nuts.
Extensive coverage is given to parrots’ renowned vocal mimicry, including scientific research into intelligence, as well as studies of non-vocal communication, pair bonding, nesting behaviour, and social interaction.
A historical overview of the relationship between parrots and humans—spanning thousands of years—completes the introductory section. The main body of the book then provides a detailed, species-by-species reference of parrots worldwide, organised into Old World and New World groups. Each entry includes standardised information, distribution maps, and photographs.
Parrots of the Old World
Africa: 24 species including lovebirds, African grey parrots, and black parrots
Asia, Australasia, Pacific Islands and New Zealand: 194 species including hanging parrots, rosellas, lories, lorikeets, and cockatoos
Parrots of the New World
179 species including parrotlets, conures, Amazon parrots, and macaws
Parrots of the World stands as a definitive reference work for all readers with an interest in these remarkable birds.
Parrots of the World is a compelling, up-to-date reference providing deep insight into the 400 living species of parrots, with detailed individual entries for each. It also explores the biology, behaviour, and social lifestyles of parrots in broader scientific context. This comprehensive volume will appeal to anyone interested in parrots, whether from an ornithological or avicultural (pet-keeping) perspective.
The book opens with an overview of the parrot family, its evolutionary origins, and key discoveries from the fossil record, tracing how parrots developed across the world. It also highlights the remarkable fact that new parrot species are still being discovered today, with others potentially yet to be identified.
It then examines defining characteristics and inter-relationships within the parrot family. Alongside their striking plumage, the book explores unique anatomical adaptations that support their lifestyles—from brush-like tongue papillae in lories and lorikeets that help collect pollen, to the powerful beaks of macaws capable of cracking extremely hard-shelled nuts.
Extensive coverage is given to parrots’ renowned vocal mimicry, including scientific research into intelligence, as well as studies of non-vocal communication, pair bonding, nesting behaviour, and social interaction.
A historical overview of the relationship between parrots and humans—spanning thousands of years—completes the introductory section. The main body of the book then provides a detailed, species-by-species reference of parrots worldwide, organised into Old World and New World groups. Each entry includes standardised information, distribution maps, and photographs.
Parrots of the Old World
Africa: 24 species including lovebirds, African grey parrots, and black parrots
Asia, Australasia, Pacific Islands and New Zealand: 194 species including hanging parrots, rosellas, lories, lorikeets, and cockatoos
Parrots of the New World
179 species including parrotlets, conures, Amazon parrots, and macaws
Parrots of the World stands as a definitive reference work for all readers with an interest in these remarkable birds.
Price:
NZ$ 110.00
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Publisher:
Bind:
Hardback
Pages:
576
Dimensions:
171 x 241 mm
Publication Date:
12 November 2026
Availability Date:
28 February 2027
ISBN:
9780228105077
Stock Status
Out Of Stock
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