Parrots and Parrot-Like Birds in Aviculture - With Eight Plates by E. Boosey Contributor(s): Glover, W. J. (Author), Russell, Francis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447440129 ISBN-13: 9781447440123 Publisher: Amberg Press OUR PRICE: $29.44 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2011 |
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BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Birds - Pets | Birds - Pets | Reference |
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.89 lbs) 318 pages |
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Publisher Description: This fascinating book contains a detailed treatise on the keeping, breeding, and management of parrots and parrot-like birds, written by the Marquess of Tavistock. Containing all the information necessary for the correct keeping of these beautiful birds, this antique text is perfect for the parrot-lover and is well deserving of a place in any collection or avicultural literature. The chapters of this book include: Cages and Aviaries, Aviary Management, Diseases and Their Treatment, African and New Zealand Parrots, Lovebirds, Asiatic Parrots, Hanging Parrots, Amazons, The Smaller South American Parrots, Caigues, Parrotlets, Macaws, Conures, Brotogerys and Lineolates Parokeets, Cockatoos and Cockatiels, et cetera. We are proud to republish this text now complete with a new introduction on aviculture. |