Synopses & Reviews
These beautiful multicolored birds are native to Australia. When kept as pets, they thrive on seeds and fresh fruit. Here's reliable information on cage maintenance and general care of this popular bird. Barron's extensive line of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals presents information for non-specialist animal owners and prospective owners, with facts about each animal's origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Titles in this series cover every popular breed of dog and cat, freshwater and marine fish, many bird varieties, and virtually all other animals that are kept as pets. All books are filled with handsome color photos and instructive line illustrations.
Synopsis
Barron's line of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals on birds offer basic information from experts in their fields. Books are profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. The texts are clear and direct, with useful information for nonspecialists, as well as information that even experienced breeders will find enlightening. Each manual is individually written -- not a clone from a single common catch-all book. Bird owners and those planning to purchase birds will find everything they need to know about feeding, caging, health maintenance, and keeping a contented bird in the home.
Synopsis
Here's advice and valuable information from a renowned American bird expert on all aspects of feeding, housing, health care, and keeping a happy and healthy Gouldian Finch. Approximately 30 full-color photos and line drawings.
Synopsis
(back cover)
Information and advice to help you
take good care of your Gouldian Finch
The typical Gouldian Finch: origins, anatomy, life cycles, and more
Expert advice: feeding, breeding, caging, health care
Understanding your Gouldian Finch: its body language and its meaning
Step-by-step directions for everyday care Informative and attractive checklists and sidebars Filled with handsome color photos
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These beautiful multicolored birds thrive in captivity when fed seeds and fresh fruit.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 77) and index.