Authored by well-known avian expert Rosemary Low, this title'featuring 270 colour photographs over 168 pages'is available in soft and hard cover format.The chapters History of the Captive Grey Parrot, In the Wild and Worldwide Trade include details on distribution, population estimates and threats, habits, diet, observations in the wild, CITES quotas and mortality. The two recognised subspecies Psittacus erithacus erithacus and P. e. timneh are examined.The section on this species in captivity focusses on Housing, Breeding, Artificial Incubation, Handrearing, Diet and Nutrition, Mutations and Diseases and Disorders. Companion bird keepers are provided specific information on the suitability of the Grey Parrot as a pet species, the selection of parent-reared versus handreared and wild-caught versus aviary-bred Grey Parrots and which subspecies to choose.Details on how to prepare a new home and the provision of enrichment and mental stimulation vital for this intelligent bird, as well as an overview of general care are of particular interest to the pet owner.

Other pet topics include talking and mimicry, behaviour and behavioural problems.Rosemary Low has accomplished a task to be congratulated in the diversity of information specific to this species'a valuable reference for both breeders and pet owners.