Washoe County Library System

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environments of various species of parrots. Ask a child where a parrot nests and he or she might think of a birdcage. Stretch their imaginations into the rain forest, where flocks of brilliantly colored birds nest not only in trees, but on the ground, inside termite nests, and in parrot condominiums. ZOOBOOKS, the 59-book animal series - the "everything you wanted to know but didn't...

Suggests what to consider when selecting a parrot or parakeet for a pet, and explains its housing, food, and health care needs.

Presents an introduction to parrots, describing their different types, what they eat, where they live, and how they protect themselves from predators.