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Of Parrots and People

The Sometimes Funny, Always Fascinating, and Often Catastrophic Collision of Two Intelligent Species

The Sometimes Funny, Always Fascinating, and Often Catastrophic Collision of Two Intelligent Species

By Mira Tweti

By Mira Tweti

By Mira Tweti

By Mira Tweti

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Jul 28, 2009 | ISBN 9780143115755

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Aug 14, 2008 | ISBN 9781440633911

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    About Of Parrots and People

    There are an estimated 50 million parrots in the United States today. Their intelligence and extraordinary personalities make them beloved members of the families that bring them into their homes.

    In Of Parrots and People, award-winning journalist and long-time parrot owner Mira Tweti reveals the complex world of parrots-their astonishing intellect, often-intimate relationships with humans, and, unfortunately, the calamitous practices of the bird industry. Delving into the secret world of the global parrot trade, Tweti documents the forces driving these remarkable creatures to the brink of extinction. A critical addition to the popular shelf of books about animals and their behavior, Of Parrots and People is a startling wake-up call in the tradition of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.

    About Of Parrots and People

    There are an estimated 50 million parrots in the United States today. Their intelligence and extraordinary personalities make them beloved members of the families that bring them into their homes.

    In Of Parrots and People, award-winning journalist and long-time parrot owner Mira Tweti reveals the complex world of parrots-their astonishing intellect, often-intimate relationships with humans, and, unfortunately, the calamitous practices of the bird industry. Delving into the secret world of the global parrot trade, Tweti documents the forces driving these remarkable creatures to the brink of extinction. A critical addition to the popular shelf of books about animals and their behavior, Of Parrots and People is a startling wake-up call in the tradition of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.

    Product Details

    Category: Pets | Science & Technology

    Paperback | $24.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Jul 28, 2009 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-7/16 | ISBN 9780143115755

    Category: Pets | Science & Technology

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Aug 14, 2008 | 352 Pages | ISBN 9781440633911

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