A simple introduction to parrots, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, enemies, and relationship to people.

Includes material on parrot purchasing and adopting, housing, supplies and accessories, parrot-proofing a house, care, nutrtion, grooming, health, behavior, taming, training, breeding, showing, and travel.

"Terrific," says Eugene when he wins an all-expenses-paid cruise to Bermuda. "I'll probably get a really nasty sunburn." But Eugene's luck is much worse than that. His ship sinks, and he ends up stranded on a tiny island.

Discusses various aspects of caring for a pet parrot, including selection, housing, feeding, grooming, and training.