Everyone who owns a large macaw should have this book.
Review Date: March 2, 1998
Reviewer: N. Hopkins, Stockton, CA USA
"The Large Macaws" is a behavioral and management, nutritional, and health-care guide -- as well as a history and an encyclopedia of well-and little-known facts about the biggest of all parrots (with occasional references to the mini-macaws). The book is lavishly illustrated; replete with tables and charts; and fully documented. The authors are among the world's leading experts on hyacinth and other large macaws. Highly recommended.
Extremely Informative
Review Date: August 13, 2001
Reviewer: Wes Stewart, Graham, NC United States
...after reading and seeing all the information that is given, it was well worth it. This book has 100 times more information than any of the other books on macaws. It was definately worth the price.
One of the BEST, Informative books I have read.
Review Date: August 28, 1997
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This book is ideal for the beginner, a perfect reference for the professional, with points proven. It is easy to read and understand and the photographs are great. It gives great comparisons and history on many subjects and views on the Macaw
Although three people are listed as being the authors of this book, the impressive list of contributors as photographers, design, consultants, collaborators and acknowledgments goes on for three full pages.
This is a huge book (534 pages with the index starting on page 511) that certainly appears to cover everything about the large macaws that anyone would want to know.
The book is divided into three main parts with several chapters in each part. The first is Aviculture, written mainly by Joanne Abramson, the second is Veterinary Medicine, written by Brian L. Speer and the third is Conservation, written mainly by Jorgen B. Thomsen.
Over 300 beautiful colour photographs are used throughout the book submitted by 77 photographers as well as many detailed drawings by Marsha Mello.
Nutritional analysis charts are provided for nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables and pelleted diets.
It would be much easier to say what is NOT in this book than to list everything contained herein. Other than the fact that there is nothing written by myself, (grin) I could not think of anything else that could have been included here.
This book IS very expensive, but if you have a Macaw - or even if you love Macaws, you should really see if you can get your hands on a copy. I am sure that you will realize that it is worth every penny.
lots of knowledge information
Review Date: August 16, 2007
Reviewer: Claire B. Landry, Lowell, MA
I love this book it has beautiful pictures, lots of information on everything. I would recomend to to any bird owner...
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Everyone who owns a large macaw should have this book.
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