Parrots Talk!
Author: Pam Scheunemann
Publisher: ABDO
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 30
ISBN-13: 9781616135744
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Via rhyming text, an introduction to the habits and characteristics of the parrot.
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When Parrots Speak
Author: Linda Bozzo
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Published: 2017-07-15
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 0766086224
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Have you ever wondered why parrots copy human speech? Do they really know what theyre saying? When Parrots Speak introduces young readers to these amazing birds and the secret to how and why they imitate words to sound like humans. Fun facts and colorful photographs further enhance the book to help tell the story of these vocal learners. Also included are a Words to Know section to help students learn new vocabulary and a Further Reading section with books and websites to encourage them to explore the subject more deeply.
The Alex Studies
Author: Irene M. PEPPERBERG
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2009-06-30
Total Pages: 450
ISBN-13: 0674041992
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →20 years ago Pepperberg set out to discover whether results of pigeon studies necessarily meant that other birds were incapable of mastering cognitive concepts and the rudiments of referential speech. This is a synthesis of her studies.
Teaching Your Bird to Talk
Author: Diane Grindol
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Published: 2008-04-21
Total Pages: 283
ISBN-13: 0470326220
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond "hello" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you. Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings, mynahs, and other birds). Whether you want your bird to mimic words, talk on cue, or have some understanding of what you are saying, this guide shows you the type of training you need to do with your bird. The book also takes a close look at the work of Dr. Irene Pepperberg-the world's foremost authority in the field of parrot intelligence and trainer of Alex the African Grey Parrot. * Identifies which species of bird are likely to talk and which aren't * Explores field research on regional languages and dialects of parrots in the wild * Features true stories from owners of talking birds * Explains how to handle problems with vocal parrots, such as screaming and using inappropriate language * Offers tips on feeding and housing birds, and finding an avian veterinarian
Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird
Author: Stephanie Spinner
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 2012-10-09
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 0307975673
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In 1977, graduate student Irene Pepperberg walked into a pet store and bought a year-old African grey parrot. Because she was going to study him, she decided to call him Alex--short for Avian Learning EXperiment. At that time, most scientists thought that the bigger the brain, the smarter the creature; they studied great apes and dolphins. African greys, with their walnut-sized "birdbrains," were pretty much ignored--until Alex. His intelligence surprised everyone, including Irene. He learned to count, add, and subtract; to recognize shapes, sizes, and colors; and to speak, and understand, hundreds of words. These were things no other animal could do. Alex wasn't supposed to have the brainpower to do them, either. But he did them anyway. Accompanied by Meilo So's stunning illustrations, Alex and Irene's story is one of groundbreaking discoveries about animal intelligence, hard work, and the loving bonds of a unique friendship.
Thinking Like a Parrot
Author: Alan Bond
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2019-07-02
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 022624878X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →People form enduring emotional bonds with other animal species, such as dogs, cats, and horses. For the most part, these are domesticated animals, with one notable exception: many people form close and supportive relationships with parrots, even though these amusing and curious birds remain thoroughly wild creatures. What enables this unique group of animals to form social bonds with people, and what does this mean for their survival? In Thinking like a Parrot, Alan B. Bond and Judy Diamond look beyond much of the standard work on captive parrots to the mischievous, inquisitive, and astonishingly vocal parrots of the wild. Focusing on the psychology and ecology of wild parrots, Bond and Diamond document their distinctive social behavior, sophisticated cognition, and extraordinary vocal abilities. Also included are short vignettes—field notes on the natural history and behavior of both rare and widely distributed species, from the neotropical crimson-fronted parakeet to New Zealand’s flightless, ground-dwelling kākāpō. This composite approach makes clear that the behavior of captive parrots is grounded in the birds’ wild ecology and evolution, revealing that parrots’ ability to bond with people is an evolutionary accident, a by-product of the intense sociality and flexible behavior that characterize their lives. Despite their adaptability and intelligence, however, nearly all large parrot species are rare, threatened, or endangered. To successfully manage and restore these wild populations, Bond and Diamond argue, we must develop a fuller understanding of their biology and the complex set of ecological and behavioral traits that has led to their vulnerability. Spanning the global distribution of parrot species, Thinking like a Parrot is rich with surprising insights into parrot intelligence, flexibility, and—even in the face of threats—resilience.
Alex & Me
Author: Irene Pepperberg
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 1921372729
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →'A moving tribute that beautifully evokes the struggles, the initial triumphs, the setbacks, the unexpected and often stunning achievemnets . . . [while] uncovering cognitive abilities in Alex that no one believed were possible.'Publishers WeeklyOn September 6, 2007, an African Grey parrot named Alex died prematurely at age thirty-one. His last words to his owner, Irene Pepperberg, were 'You be good. I love you'.What would normally be a quiet, very private event was, in Alex's case, headline news. Over the thirty years they had worked together, Alex and Irene had become famous - two pioneers who opened an unprecedented window into the hidden yet vast world of animal minds. Alex's brain was the size of a shelled walnut, and when Irene and Alex first met, birds were not believed to possess any potential for language, consciousness, or anything remotely comparable to human intelligence. Yet, over the years, Alex proved many things. He could add. He could sound out words. He understood concepts like bigger, smaller, more, fewer, and none. He was capable of thought and intention. Together, Alex and Irene uncovered a startling reality: We live in a world populated by thinking, conscious creatures.The fame that resulted was extraordinary. Yet there was a side to their relationship that never made the papers. They were emotionally connected to one another. They shared a deep bond far beyond science. Alex missed Irene when she was away. He was jealous when she paid attention to other parrots, or even people. He liked to show her who was boss. He loved to dance. He sometimes became bored by the repetition of his tests, and played jokes on her. Sometimes they sniped at each other. Yet nearly every day, they each said, 'I love you'.Alex and Irene stayed together through thick and thin - despite sneers from experts, extraordinary financial sacrifices, and a nomadic existence from one university to another. The story of their thirty-year adventure is equally a landmark of scientific achievement and of an unforgettable human-animal bond.
About Parrots
Author: Cathryn Sill
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2014-08-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1561457957
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A beautiful, informative first glance at the world of parrots. In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, author and educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what parrots are, what they do, and how they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diverse population of parrots—from the colorful blue lorikeets of the Polynesian Islands to the rosy-faced lovebirds of southwestern Africa. An afterword provides more details for further exploration.
Your First Parrot
Author: Martin Gabin
Publisher: TFH Publications
Published: 1991-01-01
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 9780866220705
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Provides information on housing, feeding, training, and caring for parrots
When Parrots Speak
Author: Linda Bozzo
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Published: 2017-07-15
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 0766088642
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Have you ever wondered why parrots copy human speech? Do they really know what theyre saying? When Parrots Speak introduces young readers to these amazing birds and the secret to how and why they imitate words to sound like humans. Fun facts and colorful photographs further enhance the book to help tell the story of these vocal learners. Also included are a Words to Know section to help students learn new vocabulary and a Further Reading section with books and websites to encourage them to explore the subject more deeply.
