By Mattie Sue Athan ©1999 PB 230 pages
 Describes different types of parrots, tells how to handle common behaviour problems, and discusses training and care requirements. Mattie Sue Athan writes from her 30 year experience of studying and working with parrots. She introduces a companion parrot as more than just a pet and leaves the reader under no illusion of how much time and effort is needed to look after these intelligent, complex creatures