Resource List for Parrots

By Jennifer Bethke, CVT

Books:

Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavior Problems in Companion Parrots - Barbara Heidenreich

The Parrot Problem Solver. Finding Solutions to Aggressive Behavior - Barbara Heidenreich

Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior - Mattie Sue Athan

Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot - Mattie Sue Athan

The Second-Hand Parrot - Mattie Sue Athan

Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot Handbook: Using Nurturing Guidance to Create the Best Companion Parrot Possible: Aka, the Happy Bappy Fun Book - Sally Blanchard

My Parrot, My Friend: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Behavior - by Bonnie Munro Doane and Thomas Qualkinbush

Why Does My Bird Do That: A Guide to Parrot Behavior - Julie Rach Mancini

General Websites:

www.avianweb.com - Avian Web - Great general bird information site, has a species index, info on health and husbandry of pet birds.

www.thegabrielfoundation.org - The Gabriel Foundation - non-profit sanctuary for birds in Denver, CO. This website has lots of educational information on parrots in the wild and in captivity.

www.birdsnways.com/wisdom - Winged Wisdom E-Zine - online magazine full of valuable informaion to parrot owners

Behavior Websites:

www.goodbirdinc.com - Good Bird Inc. Barbara Heidenreich - great behavior site using positive reinforcement. Not only good for bird with problems, but also great for preventing problems in any bird.