Thinking of a macaw -- books?

[Selestine]

Well I fell a little bit in love with a gorgeous macaw while on vacation with my kids (I posted about it in the macaw funny stories thread) and I've been considering and talking with the hubby, and I'm thinking we will add a macaw to our flock sometime next year.

I'm torn between a Blue and Gold or a Greenwing at present (and Harlequins are crazy cute, but I'm not really the hugest fan of hybridizing), though I figure I have plenty of time to decide.

Anyways -- I know the internet is really just about the best source of information you can get your hands on, but I am a bit of a bibliophile and you just can't beat the feeling of holding a real book! So I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for their particular favourite books -- either macaw in general, or species specific to Blue and Gold or Greenwings.

I've heard that "The Large Macaws" is a fantastic book, but I'm not ready to drop $500 on it

 

[MacawLoverOf3]

There is one on eBay which does not have the pretty cover but it the information inside that you want.

The Large Macaws Their Care Breeding and Conservation by Joanne Abramson 0963596403 | eBay

Beyond that book, there probably are not many, if any, other books that have good info, just the generalized stuff. I think the best thing is to stick around the forums and ask questions from people that actually own the Macs.

 

[svheartsdesire]

My Parrot My Friend,Bonnie Doane..and my Vets book..How to care for your pet bird..Dr Joel Murphy...5-10 dollars on Amazon...despite the simple title of the second book,Dr Joel has studied birds in the wild and captivity in South America,and for years had five acre lab here in Fl