WP Magazine - Special Issue: Understanding Behaviour

  • Identifying abnormalities
  • Learning behaviour
  • Integrating new arrivals
  • and much more.
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Budgie & Parrot Magazine - Special Issue "Understanding Behaviour"

Note: The booklet is available in German only.

The "WP Special Issue: Understanding Behaviour" is a comprehensive special edition of WP Magazine.

Over 80 pages deliver the latest insights from research and practice on the behaviour of our parrots/parakeets. The focus is on actionable solutions and practical advice for the everyday lives of bird owners on the following specialist topics


(Excerpt from the contents):

  • Behavioural biology
  • Identifying abnormalities
  • Aggression, biting Screaming, feather plucking
  • Body language
  • Mate selection, breeding behaviour
  • Learning behaviour
  • Individual characters
  • Intuitive Communication
  • Understanding flock life
  • Integrating new arrivals
  • Play & Exploration
  • Signs of illness
  • Behavioural training


Authors (excerpt): Laurent Amann (behavioural biologist and animal communicator), Alice Auersberg (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna), Isabel Barbosa-Pacheco (University of Frankfurt/Main, zoo animal biology), Dr. Auguste von Bayern (Max Planck Institute), Ann Castro (trainer), Jörg Ehlenbröker, Patrick Furch (Marlow Bird Park), Barbara Heidenreich (trainer, USA), Werner Lantermann, Ronja Rahner (veterinarian, University/Clinic Giessen)

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