If you only get one lovebird book - this is THE one to get. It's up-to-date, extremely accurate, detailed, well written and has great pictures. Vera is a lovebird person and it shows in this book!

The Lovebird: An Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet

A great  book that takes a step by step approach to choosing, housing and caring for a lovebird. Wonderful tips and insights!  Great photos! The only point of contention with many bird breeders is the section on the potential hazards of bird leg bands. 

The Colored Atlas of Lovebirds: Agapornis: More Than a Hobby, a Passion!
Alessandro D'Angieri, Rossano D'Angieri (Illustrator) / Hardcover / Published 1997

This is a great book with alot of info on the genetics of color inheritance of lovebirds. There are wonderful color photos to help you understand what the mutations look like. Easy to understand chapter on basic genetics. If you are interested in breeding color mutations, this book is a must have!

Guide to Senegal Parrot and its Family
Mattie Sue Athan, Dianalee Deter, Susan Green (Photographer) /  Paperback - 120 pages (May 1998) Barrons Educational Series; ASIN: 0764103326: 

Great book!  A must read if you are interested in Senegal parrots or any of the other Poicephalus species.  Easy to read.  *Superb* information on care and behavior! 

A wonderful step by step book on choosing a Senegal parrot, housing and feeding. Wonderful pictures and information on the other Poicephalus species. *Lots* of beautiful pictures of Senegal and other species of Poicephalus. Wonderfully written!

Good basic yet informative book on how the detect and deal with common bird ailments and injuries. A must have *just in case* you ever need it!

My Parrot, My Friend : An Owner's Guide to Parrot Behavior

Wonderful, loving book that gives you the why of behavior problems and the solutions to get you through them.

The Pleasure of Their Company

Great for the beginner pet owner who's interested in training a parrot out of bad habits and into good ones.

Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot

Great book! Deals with behavior modification and insights into why birds do what they do.

Discusses the basics of avian nutrition, the importance of vitamins and minerals, how to change diets for the better and the ill effects of poor diets. Wonderful book! Will hopefully make you and your birds eat better!

A Guide to a Naturally Healthy Bird : Nutrition, Feeding, and Natural Healing Methods for Parrots
Alicia McWatters /Paperback / 72 pages / Publication date: November 1997

Great book!  Gives organic recipes and homeopathic alternatives for treatments of pet birds.  Well worth it!

Hand-Feeding and Raising Baby Birds : Breeding, Hand-Feeding, Care, and Management
Matthew M., Ph.D. Vriends, M. Heming-Vriends (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1996

This book takes you from egg to weaning and provides tips on how to manage babies. Talks about incubation and handfeeding. 

This is THE best book to help you care for baby parrots; information on managing the nursery, managing the nestlings, making handfeeding formulas, weighing, pediatric problems and much much more! Wonderful pictures!

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Artemis Aviary's Rating System

- Recommended for beginners 

- Great for more advanced reading