Synopses & Reviews
Cockatoos is a book in Barron's series of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals . These large parrots are native to a wide area that stretches from the Philippines to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. They appear in a variety of colors. Written especially to introduce inexperienced and prospective pet owners to the pleasures and duties of pet care, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals also make fine guides to pet care for older children. These heavily illustrated books are filled with helpful information on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care--and where applicable, grooming and training pets. Each book is individually written by an expert--a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. These manuals cover every popular dog and cat breed, as well as bird varieties, hamsters and other small caged animals, fish varieties for aquarium hobbyists, terrarium pets, and even exotics, such as reptiles, amphibians, and scorpions. All books have 70 or more color photos, and most also have instructive line illustrations.
Synopsis
Cockatoos are beautiful, large parrots that appear in a variety of colors. They also make popular pets This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.
Synopsis
(back cover)
Information and advice to help you
take good care of your Cockatoo
The typical Cockatoo: origins, traits, life cycle, and more
Expert advice: caging, feeding, grooming, health care, and more
Understanding your Cockatoo: recognizing body language and how it reflects your bird's health
Step-by-step instruction for everyday care Informative and attractive sidebars Filled with handsome full-color photos
(picture caption)
Cockatoos come in a great variety of colors. When properly trained they are often very affectionate pets.
Synopsis
Previous printing (2000) published with subtitle Everything about housing, nutrition, breeding, and health care, and with Matthew M. Vriends as third author.