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Free reading tips

Did you know that a certain amount of time after the author of a book passes away, the contents pass into the public domain? That means that loads of antique books on parrots are now available 100% free to read.

Here are Psittacology’s favorite free reading tips. Find out how people used to view parrots and their care, and freely download beautiful vintage parrot illustrations! Which book is your favorite?

Ground parrakeet illustration from Gould's "The Birds of Australia"

The Birds of Australia (1840-1848) | Psittacology free reading tips

Published: December 22, 2022Modified: December 22, 2022

Did you know that, in most countries, a book’s copyright lapses 50-70 years after the author has passed away? This means that many books written in the 19th century are …

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Gang-Gang cockatoo vintage illustration from Parrots in Captivity (1887)

Psittacology free reading tips: Parrots in Captivity (1884-1887)

Published: September 10, 2022Modified: November 21, 2022

Did you know that, in most countries, a book’s copyright lapses 50-70 years after the author has passed away? This means that many books written in the 19th century are …

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Indian ringneck parrot portrait

Parrot history | Ringneck Parakeets In Ancient Rome & Greece

Published: February 27, 2022Modified: March 7, 2024

It’s not surprising that we’re by no means the first folks to keep parrots as pets. These hook-billed birds have been fascinating people around the world for thousands of years …

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  • About
  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
    • Amazon parrots
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    • Cockatiels
    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots