Parrots of the wild a natural history of the world's most captivating birds
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Wright, Timothy F., 1967- author.
Gilardi, James D., writer of introduction.
World Parrot Trust, issuing body.
Published
Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2015].
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First edition.
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1 online resource (366 pages)
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English
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9780520962644 (e-book)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, distilling knowledge from the author's own research and from her review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The text covers parrots' evolutionary history, foraging, mating, and social behavior, innate intelligence, and conservation status. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including photos of parrots taken exclusively in their natural habitat"--Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Toft, C. A., Wright, T. F., & Gilardi, J. D. (2015). Parrots of the wild: a natural history of the world's most captivating birds (First edition.). University of California Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Toft, Catherine Ann, 1950-2011, Timothy F. Wright and James D., Gilardi. 2015. Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World's Most Captivating Birds. University of California Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Toft, Catherine Ann, 1950-2011, Timothy F. Wright and James D., Gilardi. Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World's Most Captivating Birds University of California Press, 2015.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Toft, Catherine Ann, Timothy F. Wright, and James D. Gilardi. Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World's Most Captivating Birds First edition., University of California Press, 2015.

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