PH> A few weeks ago, my local PBS station carried a "Nature" segment on
 PH> parrots that has tweaked my interest. I live alone, and from what I
 PH> could see from the program, parrots make very good companion animals.
 PH> I am considering buying a parrot but before I do so, I want to read
 PH> as much as I can about them. I know nothing about birds at all.
 PH> I would appreciate reccomendations on any books you may feel would
 PH> be helpful to me. I do not want to go out and get a parrot "cold."
 PH> It would not be fair to the bird for his owner to be completely
 PH> ignorant about bird care and parrot behavior. Thanks in advance!
         How nice of you not to just rush out and buy the first one
       you see! I too did a lot of research before getting a Congo
       African Grey. I found that Bird Talk magazine is about the
       best source for fairly unbiased information about all types
       of parrots. (The books covering certain species tend to go
       on about their good points and gloss over the bad points.)
       You can find Bird Talk at your library, which should also
       have back issues. And you can look in there for ordering
       back issues to keep for yourself.
         Good luck. Let us know if/when you get yourself a new
       buddy!
        Sue
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