Aviculture/Ashok Kumar. New Delhi, Discovery, 2003, 313 p., tables,
figs., $32. ISBN 81-7141-730-2.
Aviculture/Ashok Kumar. New Delhi, Discovery, 2003, 313 p., tables,
figs., $32. ISBN 81-7141-730-2.
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Physiological activities. 3. Distribution of birds. 4. Housing. 5. Diets. 6. Breeding. 7. Disease and medicine. 8. The pigeon. 9. The Coturnix Quail (Coturnix Coturnix). 10. Small-scale locomotion. 11. The Budgerigar (Melopsittacus Undulatus). 12. The Fowl (Gallus Domesticus L.). 13. Psittaciformes. 14. Cuculiformes. 15. Anseriformes.
"The present title "Aviculture" is a comprehensive text to the care and management of several species of aviary birds. The aim of this text is to establish sound and careful breeding programmes for aviculturists to make the conservation and protection of bird species from extinction. The present title has been carefully organised and written in a simple language and in a straight forward manner. The text is supported by facts and illustrations to make it easily understandable. It will also serve as an excellent reference for advanced courses in the fields of avian biology and related branches." (jacket)