Provides an interesting look into the diversity of one of the most well-known families of birds and also some of the most rare and beautiful species on the planet. -- Birdfreak.com This guide is a must-have for any parrot lover or bird enthusiast. -- Eva Matthews, Flying Mullet One major highlight of this book for me is the treatment of subspecies. Ranges of all subspecies are depicted on the maps and all are briefly described in the text, and many subspecies receive their own illustrations... This is an excellent reference for anyone interested in general parrot diversity. -- Nicholas Sly, Biological Ramblings Noted Australian ornithologist Forshaw has designed this new work to be more useful in the field. It features paintings and text allowing identification of 356 species. Subspecies are also illustrated and discussed, adding immensely to the value of the book... It is the best book on the market for those who want to view and identify parrots in the wild... -- Choice Although there are other books on the parrots of the world, this guide is, in my opinion, the easiest to use. It would make a fine addition to anyone's library. -- Fritz Brock, Wildlife Activist

Joseph M. Forshaw is one of Australia's foremost ornithologists and a world-renowned expert on parrots. His books include "Parrots of the World: An Identification Guide" (Princeton). Frank Knight has been an illustrator for three decades, producing artwork for scientific papers, books, and lectures. His books include "The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia".