This new field guide from the world's foremost authority on parrots is set out with beautiful colour plates accompanied by succinct text on the opposite page. It covers every species in the world and include up-to-date distribution maps. Useful introductory chapters examine topics such as taxonomy, evolution, breeding biology, behaviour and conservation. The primary purpose of the book is identification of the world's parrot species, making it an essential reference for a wide variety of people including birders, researchers, conservationists, aviculturists and customs officials.