PREFACE. What, another bird-book someone may feel tempted to exclaim, on reading the title of the present volume surely there are enough of them and to spare. But is that so When a subject is practically inexhaustible and as yet only its merest outside fringe has been touched upon, it is obvious that there is still something to be said about it, especially as new facts are being noted every day, and discoveries made that were undreamt of even a short time before. Further, there (more…)

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Alexander the Great, in addition to conquering much of the known world, is also credited with introducing parrots to Western society. Europeans, and by extension much of the European-influenced world, have been fascinated ever since by these intelligent birds that can mimic human speech. In tracing the relationship between human and parrot, Boehrer, an English professor and parrot fancier, examines the influence of psittacines on all levels of society. Parrots have (more…)

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In this colorful volume, third-generation falconer Parry-Jones opens up the fascinating world of keeping and training birds of prey. The text is instructive both as background and as instruction for the aspiring keeper of owls, buzzards, falcons, eagles, and hawks; and the dramatic illustrations of the various birds give the book an appeal that extends beyond the hobbyists who constitute its primary intended audience. Comprehensive and clearly written, this is a fin (more…)

Wood cutters of the 18th Century from Gerona (The bird in the cage) Art Poster Print – 11″ X 17″

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