A detailed examination of all aspects of parrots from behavior to their conservation. Parrots' colour and charisma, coupled with the fact that they mimic human

Joseph M. Forshaw, one of the world’s leading authorities on parrots, calls attention to the threats they face: they are one of the most endangered groups of

"The first book to look at naturalized parrots with a global perspective, with a wide range of chapters by 36 leading researchers"--

The beautiful plumage of parrots and the ability to mimic sounds are both a blessing and a curse.

The Mascarene islands in the southern Indian Ocean - Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues - were once home to an extraordinary range of birds and reptiles. Evolvin