This handbook provides a complete overview to the selection, keeping, management and care of both pet and aviary birds from individual pets to larger aviary complexes. Topics include choosing your bird, choosing and keeping pet birds, housing and keeping aviary birds, aviary design, construction and management, plantscaping your aviary, nutrition and feeding, breeding and husbandry, general management, and health and disease aspects. It is aimed at the novice and serious aviculturist and all pet bird owners.

"An excellent introduction for those looking to purchase their first birds, as well as a handy reference guide for established bird-owners. The introductory chapters look at every aspect of bird care ... The main part of the book contains a directory of over 150 of the most popular bird breeds." --Back cover.

Introductory chapters look at every aspect of bird care - including how and where to choose your birds - what type of housing is suitable, from indoor cages to outdoor aviaries - feeding - breeding and keeping your birds in good health. Contains a directory of over 150 of the most popular bird breeds.

Explains how to set up a cage or aviary, select a species, and properly house, feed, and care for a pet bird.

Step-by-step instructions on birdcare in the home or outdoor aviary, with 250 photographs of types.