This chapter describes the social, reproductive, feeding, communication, grooming, physical activity and learning behaviour of wild and pet parrots.

This chapter discussed the important differences in the anatomy and physiology of some of the known species of birds, all belonging to the class Aves. The possession of feathers, and in the majority of species the ability to fly, is the reason for their success. Flight allows them to colonize new...

The welfare aspects (on housing and management) of other pet animals such as small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other invertebrates are discussed.

This chapter reviews the management and general approaches in preventing and controlling inappropriate behaviour in parrots.

In this chapter the anatomical and physiological features of the skeletal system, cardiovascular, respiratory system, digestive, urinary system, reproduction, and integuments of reptiles and fishes were discussed.

This chapter provides information that is essential for understanding why behaviour problems in parrots have developed and discussed out ways to resolve them.

This chapter presents an overview of the olfactory structure, receptors and behaviour of cats, dogs, birds, reptiles and fish.

Non-native birds are prominent among alien taxa, with at least 415 species established outside their natural distribution ranges. Impacts of introduced birds on human health have received little attention up to now, despite previous works suggesting that disease transmission is a major impact...

This chapter discusses the importance of mental health and well-being in captive birds, with practical recommendations for bird caregivers to maximize the mental wellness of birds in their care.

This introductory chapter discusses how the behaviour of companion animals affect their physical, emotional and psychological health and their relationship with their human owners. It also provides an overview on the topics discussed in this book, including the important aspects of the natural...