Birds For Dummies. Gina Spadafori

      

Birds For Dummies®, 2nd Edition

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      Library of Congress Control Number: 2020949856

      ISBN 978-1-119-64322-7 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-64315-9 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-64325-8 (ebk)

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      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

      5  Part 1: Getting Started with Birds Chapter 1: Birds and Humans: It’s Only Natural! Getting to Know the History of Birds Deciding If You’re Ready for a Bird Chapter 2: Narrowing the Choices Deciding What You’re Looking for in a Bird Considering the Species Chapter 3: Deciding on a Bird of Your Own Telling the Girls from the Guys Checking Up on a Bird’s Good Health Making Mature Decisions about Age Finding a Reputable Source Protecting Your Rights

      6  Part 2: Caring for Your Bird Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Bird’s Arrival Shopping for Cages Perch Perfect: Finding the Right Perch for Your Bird Diving into Dishes and Waterers Keeping Your Bird Entertained Clearing the Air Cleaning Up Chapter 5: Starting Your Bird Off Right Setting Up the Cage Settling In Managing Introductions Building Trust through Training Keeping Things Clean: A Basic Regimen Identifying Your Bird in Case He Flies the Coop Chapter 6: The New Art, Science, and Fun of Feeding Birds Right Understanding Bird Nutrition Knowing What Your Bird Should Be Eating