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This book contains all the information a bird seeker needs to know to help match their lifestyle to a type of bird. Over a dozen pet bird profiles contain information on colour varieties, gender identities, diet, health, housing, companionship, noise level, ability to talk and mimic, tamability and playfulness. Each bird profile is accompanied by a photo. By the author of Dog Breeds: Which is Your Perfect Pet? and Cat Breeds: Which is Your Perfect...
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"Feathered Companions: A Guide to Pet Birds" is an immersive and comprehensive exploration into the captivating world of avian companionship. This guide is more than just a manual; it is a celebration of the unique bond between humans and their feathered friends. From choosing the right pet bird to understanding their natural behaviors, the book provides invaluable insights, practical tips, and real-life case studies to guide both novice and experienced...
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Ronja, ein weiblicher Falke, erzählt von ihrem Leben mit ihrem Menschen. Sie berichtet von Abenteuern, von Erfolgen, von Missgeschicken, und man lernt als Leser vieles über Falken und über die Falknerei. Eine wahre Geschichte, die das Herz berührt. Falknerei ist die Kunst, einen Menschen an sich zu binden. (Ronja)
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"Feathered Friends Speak: Mastering Parrot Communication & Training" is a transformative guide that unveils the secrets to developing a profound connection with your parrot. Through expert insights, practical exercises, and heartwarming stories, this book empowers parrot owners to understand the intricate language of their feathered companions. From the basics of parrot care to advanced training techniques, readers will discover how to foster an environment...
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Alle auf uns Menschen geprägte Graupapageien sind und bleiben Vögel der Wildnis – wollen uns weder lieben noch gehören! Auch sie werden ein Leben lang von ihren Überlebensinstinkten überwacht, die sie vor Gefahren warnen, keine Rücksicht kennen und sich niemals nach den menschlichen Wünschen richten. Fehlt den Liebhabern dieses Wissen, werden sie auch die Gesetze der Wildnis und die Überlebensstrategien dieses hochintelligenten Vogels unterschätzen....
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About the Book Rhea and Other Ratites looks at and compares the social structures, breeding, and management of these fascinating creatures both in captivity and in the wild. About the Author Donald Bruning, Ph.D. grew up on a dairy farm in Colorado, where he developed a love for animals. In college and graduate school, his interest in zoology grew rapidly and after his first course in ornithology, he knew it was what he wanted to do. After completing...
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Ce livre est une plongée captivante dans le monde éthéré des oiseaux, offrant une exploration riche et approfondie de leur diversité, de leurs comportements intrigants et de l'impact vital qu'ils ont sur notre planète. Chaque chapitre offre une perspective unique, de la biologie fascinante aux migrations extraordinaires, en passant par les défis de conservation. Cet ouvrage vous invite à découvrir la beauté de ces créatures ailées tout...
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Nero: for thousands of years his name has stood synonymous with the Roman Empire. But why? What was it about this enigmatic personality that catapulted him into becoming Emperor as a 16-year-old? It was at a time when Rome not only ruled the world, but also managed to house 1 million inhabitants - a population achievement not reached for almost a further 2,000 years when Queen Victoria reigned in London. In his heyday, pagan priests proclaimed that...
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Ever wonder what it's like to have a zoo in your backyard? The dream isn't as far-fetched as you think.Michael Holmes and his mother did it. And this book recounts every animal they saw in their zoo that had no cages, and could be visited by birds and animals at will.All it took was wild idea, and few hundred dollars of animal food. Welcome to the backyard zoo!
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Avid North American birders share wit, wisdom, advice, and what fuels their passion for birds. Birding gets you outside, helps you de-stress, exercises your body and mind, puts your day-to-day problems in perspective, and can be lots of fun. Birders know this, and in this collection of thirty-seven brief essays, birders from diverse backgrounds share their sense of wonder, joy, and purpose about their passion (and sometimes obsession). From the Pacific...
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Mrs. Morgan Rescues... a Parrot! is the fifth story in a series created for independent readers ages eight and up. Younger readers may enjoy this book if it is read to them.This short story has 3,892 words and a few pictures. It is not a picture book but rather the pictures of the main characters are meant to enhance the story.Mrs. Morgan lives in Savannah, Georgia. She is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and rescues and fosters both wild and domestic...
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Chan e fachach àbhaisteach a th' anns an Fhachach Draoidheachd. 'S urrainn dha itealaich aig fichead turas astar na fuaime. Tha e a' fuireach ann am fach os cionn a' bhearraidh aig Ceann Sumburgh ann an Sealtainn. Tha a charaid Tòmas a' fuireach ann an taigh ann am Bayswater ann an Sealainn Nuadh. Tha am Fachach Draoidheachd a' cèilidh air Tòmas aon oidhche is trì cairtealan na h-uarach an dèidh sin, tha iad air tràigh ann an Sealtainn far...
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Puffernut Flies South is a warm hearted fantasy for the young and the young at heart. A careless moment and an unplanned escape plunge Puffernut, a young cockatiel, into the wondrous world beyond his cage. When he discovers that he can't find his way back, the best day of his life quickly turns from exciting to a little scary. Led astray by strangers, Puffernut embarks on a misdirected search for home. As his unplanned flight of passage takes him...
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A little girl's transformation through a walk in the woods opens a glimpse into nature's gifts of excitement, peacefulness, and joy. Ava often feels that everyone else knows what they are supposed to be doing except her! She feels alone and doesn't fit in with her classmates. One day she looks for a heron by the stream. Will Ava find the heron and understand the heron's message?
The Heron's Message helps children relish observing and being outdoors....
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Discover how different animals with the same name can be!
Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better! Eric Geron was born and raised in Summit, New Jersey, and earned a creative writing degree...
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Little Planet People: Have You Heard About the Bird? tells the inspirational tale of a small songbird who gets lost in the big, smoggy city. Though he sings sweetly for shoppers in the busy town square, lately his chirps have grown hoarse and weak. Our fine, feathered friend coughs and splutters amid the pollution - but within his distressed notes lies hope.
Despite feeling ill from the dirty air, this little bird wants to make friends and rally...
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One afternoon, while enjoying a long weekend with their parents at their cabin in Wisconsin, Lizbeth and Ian decide to take a rowboat ride on Pine Lake. Fishing for bluegills, or watching the diving loons while paddling along would usually be considered a good trip. But Lizbeth and Ian could not imagine the adventure that lay before them this day. They were accustomed to seeing a varied selection of wildlife at the lake, but coming face to face with...
20) Ostriches
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Ostriches may not fly, but they sure are fast! In fact, they are the fastest running bird in the world. In addition, they are world's largest birds. Facts like these, written in achievable language for beginning readers, draw in curious nature lovers from the first page. In this book, ostrich habitats, food, bodies, and babies are discussed, accompanied by full-color, up-close photographs of ostriches-including their adorably fluffy chicks! Close...
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