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Recognised internationally as one of the world's most accomplished and talented aviculturists, Rick Jordan has produced the perfect companion for anybody interested in macaws, be it as a pet or as breeders. Featuring spectacular full colour photography throughout, this title is packed with valuable and highly useable information. Set out in three sections: Section 1: Breeding Macaws (including aviary design and construction, nutrition, breeding, incubation and hand rearing, diseases and disorders). Section 2: Macaws as Pets and Companion Birds (including housing, feeding, health aspects, behavioural problems). Section 3: Species: Blue and Gold Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Buffon's Macaw, Military Macaw, Green-Winged Macaw, Red-Fronted Macaw, Hyacinth Macaw, Blue-Throated Macaw, Severe Macaw, Red-Bellied Macaw, Illiger's Macaw, Yellow-Collared Macaw, Blue-Headed Macaw, Red-Shouldered (Hahn's) Macaw, Red-Shouldered (Noble's) Macaw. Captive Rarities: Spix's Macaw, Lear's Macaw. Gone Forever: Glaucous Macaw, Cuban Macaw.