A Guide to Macaws as Pet and Aviary Birds

Recognised internationally as one of the world's most accomplished and talented aviculturists, Rick Jordan has produced the perfect companion for anybody interested in macaws, be it as a pet or as breeders. Featuring spectacular full colour photography throughout, this title is packed with valuable and highly useable information. Set out in three sections: Section 1: Breeding Macaws (including aviary design and construction, nutrition, breeding, incubation and hand rearing, diseases and disorders). Section 2: Macaws as Pets and Companion Birds (including housing, feeding, health aspects, behavioural problems). Section 3: Species: Blue and Gold Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Buffon's Macaw, Military Macaw, Green-Winged Macaw, Red-Fronted Macaw, Hyacinth Macaw, Blue-Throated Macaw, Severe Macaw, Red-Bellied Macaw, Illiger's Macaw, Yellow-Collared Macaw, Blue-Headed Macaw, Red-Shouldered (Hahn's) Macaw, Red-Shouldered (Noble's) Macaw. Captive Rarities: Spix's Macaw, Lear's Macaw. Gone Forever: Glaucous Macaw, Cuban Macaw.