The Parrot Who Owns Me by Joanna Burger
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. Burger'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 Tiko'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. Burger's work--not only about parrots, but also about what it means to be human.
Joanna Burger is an ecotoxicologist and a behavioral ecologist. Dr. Burger's research has centered on gaining a better understanding of the human aspects of environmental assessment, particularly in relation to DOE nuclear legacy sites. She's combined basic research on the impacts of toxic chemicals and environmental disturbances on ecosystems (including eco-receptors and humans), with the development of environmental assessment tools and biomonitoring strategies, as well as an assessment of human fears and risk perceptions.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780375760259 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375760253 |
| Title | The Parrot Who Owns Me |
| Author | Joanna Burger |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2002-05-14 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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