The Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Relationship

The Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Relationship

Seventeen years ago, when she adopted a neglected, orphaned thirty-year-old parrot named Tiko, the internationally renowned ornithologist Joanna Burger entered one of the most complex relationships of her life. Sullen and hostile when he entered Dr. Burgerâ€™s home, Tiko gradually warmed up, courting her during mating season, nursing her vigilantly through a bout with Lyme disease, and for a while even fighting her husband for her attentions. In time theirs was a relationship of deep mutual trust.

The Parrot Who Owns Me is Joanna and Tikoâ€™s story, as well as the story of the science of birds, and of parrots in particular. Woven into the narrative are insights and fascinating revelations from Dr. Burgerâ€™s workâ€”not only about parrots, but also about what it means to be human.
Country USA
Brand Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer Random House Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0375760253_used
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2002-05-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780375760259

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0375760253_used
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2002-05-14
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780375760259

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