M. Scott Echols, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian) and Brian L Speer, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian), ECZM (Avian) have teamed up with leading experts to bring you the first comprehensive bird care series taught by leading avian veterinarians and bird care experts. We conceived of the series as a reliable resource on avian care that veterinarians, pet stores and websites can offer to their bird-owning clients. The Expert Companion Bird Care Series presents comprehensive bird care information from several world-class avian veterinarians, teachers, aviculturists, enthusiasts and pet store owners.Volume I ChaptersHow to Identify Commonly Kept Parrot Species -- Jeleen Briscoe, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)Housing Your Pet Bird -- Greg Burkett, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)Basic Avian Nutrition -- Susan Orosz, DVM, PhD, Dipl ABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian)Household Dangers and Toxins-- Laura Wade, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)Identifying When Your Bird is Sick-- Paul Gibbons, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)How to Select an Avian Veterinarian-- Kemba Marshall, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)