Luescher : Manual of Parrot Behaviour :

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| 2006 | | Geb, F:17,8x25,4 cm, 352 S, 100 Illustrationen. | WG: Buch | Andrew Luescher, Direktor einer Klinik für Verhaltensbiologie bei Tieren an der Universität Purdue, hat unter Einbeziehung einer internationalen Expertengruppe alle Facetten des normalen und abnormalen Verhaltens von Papageien nach neuestem Stand zusammengefaßt. Dabei wird auch auf Arten, wie Aras, Amazonen, Graupapageien, Nymphensittich, Wellensittich und Kakadus, eingegangen. Erstmals wird auch eine umfangreiche Bibliographie zur Verfügung gestellt. | Psittacines are maintained in captivity as pets, in the home, as breeding birds in avicultures, in zoos and in conservation projects. Because of their intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, psittacines are the most widely kept companion birds. In the wild, these birds are normally social, living with others. In captivity most are kept in a cage without other birds. The advantage of caging psittacines is that they are more likely to become tame and develop their powers of mimicry. The disadvantage, however, is that in this environment, psittacines develop behavior problems that can take many forms, including biting, screeching and self-mutilation. It is estimated that more than half of the cases presented to clinicians in companion psittacine practice are the result of behavioral problems - problems inherent to the caged psittacine. Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Andrew Luescher explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal, and offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for clinicians who see birds in practice. Species covered include Macaws, Amazon Parrots, African Grey Parrots, Cockatiels, Budgerigars and Cockatoos. This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner who sees avian companion animals. Inhalt: 1. The Classification and the Status of Wild; Populations of Parrots; 2. Behavior of Wild Amazona and Rhynchopsitta Parrots with Comparative Insights from other Psittacines 3. Parrot Conservation, Trade and Reintroduction; 4. Sensory Capacities of Parrots 5. Social Behavior of Psittacine Birds 6. Captive parrot nutrition: interactions with anatomy, physiology, and behavior; 7. Comfort Behavior and Sleep; 8. Parrot Reproductive Behavior, or Who Associates, Who Mates, and Who Cares 9. Nest Box Preferences; 10. Hand-rearing: behavioral impacts and implications for captive parrot welfare; 11. Behavioral Development of Psittacine Companions: Neonates, Neophytes and Fledglings 12. Handler Attitude and Chick Development 13. Grey Parrot Cognition and Communication 14. How Parrots Learn; 15. Behavior Classes in the Veterinary Hospital: Preventing Problems Before They Start; 16. Clinical Evaluation of Psittacine Behavioral Disorders; 17. Diagnostic Workup of Suspected Behavioral Problems 18. Feeding-Related Problems; 19. Aggressive Behavior in Pet Birds; 20. Parrot Vocalization 21. Parrots and Fear; 22. Problem Sexual Behaviors of Companion Parrots; 23. Mate Trauma; 24. Feather Picking Disorder in Pet Birds; 25. Psittacine Behavioral Pharmacotherapy; 26. Behavior of Captive Psittacids in the Breeding Aviary; 27. Housing and Management Considerations for Problem Prevention; 28. Captive Parrot Welfare. | [E] | |
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