Exotic Birds For Cage And Aviary

Explore the world of exotic birds with this comprehensive guide to cage and aviary species. With detailed descriptions and full-color illustrations, this book is an invaluable resource for hobbyists and breeders alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

(back cover) Exotic Birds Detailed advice on selecting and keeping the world's most unusual birds Practical: Facts and photos to help you identify, choose, and buy exotic birds Clearly arranged: Illustrated bird profiles listed alphabetically with advice and information on bird care Informative: Extra features include an overview of major bird groups and advice on setting up indoor and outdoor aviaries More than 200 full-color photos

This antique book contains a detailed guide to foreign birds commonly kept as pets in cages and aviaries. This book describes the different species that experience has shown to be the most suitable subjects for domestication, indicating the food and treatment necessary for each, and any points connected with their management of value to the reader. The perfect book for prospective and existing bird owners alike, this text constitutes a must-have addition to any collection of avicultural literature. The Chapters of this book include: The Cardinal Family, The Crow Family, The Dove Family, The Finch Family, The Lark Family, The Mannikin Family, The Owl Family, The Parrot Family, The Quail Family, The Robin Family, The Sparrow Family, The Starling Family, The Tanger Family, The Thrush Family, etcetera. This book is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction on aviculture.

Birds make good pets and they are relatively easy to keep. Individual birds' needs are discussed. Details are given on seeds, fruit, vegetables and greens that different birds will need and like. 140 color illustrations.

Discusses breeding canaries, budgerigars, exotic finches, zebra finches, bengalese, fruit- and insect-eating birds, parrots, parakeets, ornamental fowl, ornamental waterfowl. Also covers brooding and care by foster parents, buying, housing, and feeding cage and aviary birds.

Describes canaries, budgerigars, zebra finches, parakeets, parrots, aviary bred British birds, and exotics, and explains housing, feeding, and breeding procedures. Glossary.