"Describes how to care for a pet bird, compares types of birds, and discusses wild bird behavior as compared to domestic birds in order to help readers decide if a bird is the right pet for them."--Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Pet birds, wild birds -- Birds as pets -- Which bird? -- Your bird's new home -- Caring for your pet -- Handling your pet -- Health checks -- Life cycle -- Beaks and food -- Wild cousins -- Bird talk -- Instant expert -- Pet quiz -- Owning a pet : checklist.