Conures

Parrots have long been favorite pets, and the conures are some of the most popular parrots. These pint-size companions are famous for their exuberant, playful personalities and clownish antics. Some species of conure are among the most spectacularly colored parrots. All conures can make delightful family pets when properly trained and cared for. In Conures, you'll find authoritative advice on how to provide a happy, healthy home for your feathered companion. This book includes all aspects of proper housing, nutrition, and health care, as well as training techniques that both parrot and owner will enjoy.

Each book in the Animal Planet® Pet Care Library contains original, lively text, complete with informative tips and colorful photos illustrating all aspects of pet care. Expertly written, these user-friendly guides are bound to delight the entire family.

Writer and educator Carol Frischmann holds a B.S. in Science Education from Duke University. She is a pet columnist for television, the Internet, and for her own website ThisWildLife.com. Three parrots and a Doberman Pinscher closely supervise Carol's work in her Portland, Oregon office.