SPECIFICATIONS

Category: Science & Math

ISBN: 0888394608

Item ID: RU495408

Languages: English

Publisher: Hancock House

A comprehensive and current collection of avian species from around the world that have been documented so far. Originally intended as a guide on African birds found in private bird collections and zoos worldwide, it quickly evolved to encompass information relevant to aviculture on a global scale. Esteemed avian experts from various countries have collaborated to create a truly international aviculture manual. Numerous precious species are maintained outside of regulated populations.

It is crucial to optimize the reproductive capacity of these species in order to guarantee their contribution to the establishment of self-sustaining populations in the long run. This guide offers aviculturists effective and tested techniques for the successful care and breeding of a wide range of bird families worldwide. The species covered range from the largest bird, the ostrich, to the smallest ones like hummingbirds and waxbills, including rare species in aviculture such as Congo peafowl, kiwi, and saddle-billed storks.

Birds like storks, bee-eaters, swallows, and red siskins. Essential, hands-on elements for successful bird breeding that can be used for various species, including feeding, cohabitation, living conditions, breeding, and hand-rearing methods. Present-day bird breeders are tasked with creating self-sustaining captive populations, reducing the need for wild stock replenishment, and combating species extinction.

This book aims to support bird breeders worldwide in their efforts to breed a diverse range of bird species successfully. It contains valuable information contributed by experts in the field, covering various aspects of aviculture and providing practical methods for managing and breeding birds. The book emphasizes the importance of maximizing breeding potential to ensure the long-term sustainability of bird populations. It also highlights the need for aviculturists to establish captive-bred strains that can thrive independently without relying on wild populations, thus contributing to conservation efforts and reducing species extinctions.