PARROTS: A GUIDE TO THE PARROTS OF THE WORLD. By Tony Juniper and Mike Parr.

(1998) 2003 US reprint. Large 8vo (175 x 246mm). Pp584. Colour paintings of parrots by Kim Franklin, Robin Restall, Dan Powell, David Johnson and Carl D'Silva, distribution maps, good bibliography. Red boards, spine titled in gilt.

A detailed guide to the world's 335 species of this glamorous group of birds. "This guide to all the world's parrots provides detailed identification and distribution data, and is the first book created primarily for the field identification of parrots. The book includes 88 superb colour plates illustrating every significant race and plumage. Range maps for each species are also provided. In addition, it offers many first-hand insights into the ecology of each species, their vocalisations, life cycle characteristics and geographical variation. Sadly, one fifth of the world's parrots are under threat and the book also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of those species that are threatened or endangered."