Recognised internationally as one of the world?s most accomplished and talented aviculturists, published author and speaker, Rick Jordan has produced the perfect companion for anybody interested in macaws, be it as a pet or as breeders.Featuring spectacular full colour photography throughout, this 136 page soft cover title is packed with valuable and highly useable information.Set out in three sections:Section 1: Breeding Macaws (including aviary design and construction, nutrition, breeding, incubation and handrearing, diseases and disorders).Section 2: Macaws as Pets and Companion Birds (including housing, feeding, health aspects, behavioural problems).Section 3: Species: Blue and Gold Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Buffon=s Macaw, Military Macaw, Green-Winged Macaw, Red-Fronted Macaw, Hyacinth Macaw, Blue-Throated Macaw, Severe Macaw, Red-Bellied Macaw, Illiger=s Macaw, Yellow-Collared Macaw, Blue-Headed Macaw, Red-Shouldered (Hahn=s) Macaw, Red-Shouldered (Noble=s) Macaw. Captive Rarities: Spix=s Macaw, Lear=s Macaw. Gone Forever: Glaucous Macaw, Cuban Macaw.

This monumental reference book includes 25 chapters written by 37 international experts. The 552 page, 9 x 12 format hardbound book contains 350 color photographs, over 70 illustrations & a matching ribbon bookmark. In use by aviculturists, pet bird owners, veterinarians, conservationists, ornithologists, teachers, & librarians in over 60 countries. REVIEWS: "Plates & other art work are of high quality; the index appears to be very complete & useful. Highly Recommended. General; undergraduate through faculty."--CHOICE. "The amount of information is quite breathtaking...The colour reproduction & photography is of an amazingly high standard rarely seen in other literary works...Because of the amount of knowledge this book provides & the quality of production...it is a bargain at $170.00 & can be thoroughly recommended."--JUST PARROTS MAGAZINE. "Seldom is a book written with so much comprehensive material that reaches such a diversified audience...Subjects are not skimmed over but given with accuracy & from every viewpoint that is known...it will be the most comprehensive book on large macaws ever written."--WATCHBIRD MAGAZINE. "A beautifully crafted hardcover book...A number of worthwhile macaw books have come on the market during the past few years, but this book rises above the rest."--BIRD TALK MAGAZINE. Raintree Publications, P.O. Box 1338, Fort Bragg, CA 95347. Order Toll Free: 1-800-422-5963. Tel. 1-707-964-4380, FAX: 1-707-964-1868. E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.upatsix.com/raintree.

"With a special chapter: Macaw species"--Cover.

Step-by-step instructions on birdcare in the home or outdoor aviary, with 250 photographs of types.

Includes information on choosing a healthy bird, feeding, health care and breeding, encouraging your bird to talk, and building bird houses.

Chapters include general management, care, and breeding of pet and breeder birds with information gleamed from various breeders across the world. Individual chapters present on 13 of the most popular conures kept in captivity. Chapter on health and diseases is written by an avian veterinarian.

This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care macaws need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young boy who finds a pet macaw. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.