A comprehensive guide to the care, feeding, and housing of over 250 commonly kept species of birds.

Complete reference guide to caring for pet birds in the home or outdoor aviary.

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

Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds, Second Edition provides a comprehensive reference to the gross and histologic features of diseases seen in pet and aviary birds, with more than 850 images depicting disease lesions. Provides a complete resource for identifying both common and not-so-common diseases in a wide range of avian species Includes more than 850 full-color images to show disease lesions Offers context for the interpretation of pathologic findings, promoting an understanding of the pathogenesis and epizootiology of disease Adds information on pigeons and chickens, pathophysiology, prognosis and trends, and globally relevant diseases Aids pathologists, diagnosticians, and avian veterinarians in identifying lesions in pet birds

More than 250 species from the major bird groups are featured in this glorious full-color book of caged and aviary birds.

Includes information on choosing a healthy bird, feeding, health care and breeding, encouraging your bird to talk, and building bird houses.