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	The Asiatic Parrot Breeders Handbook This latest offering from Phil Robson is similar to his popular book on Indian Ringnecks but looks at the other Asiatic species, including Alexandrines, Plumheads, Slatyheads, and Blossom Headed Parrots as well as Moustache Parrots, Derbyans, Malabars and Malayan Longtails. There is even a small section on Indian Ringnecks. Management, Feeding ,Health Issues, etc , are all covered in separate chapters, but are general for all species.
	Australian Lorikeets - Experiences in the Field and Aviary Stan Sindel and James Gill's original book on Lorikeets was written over 20 years ago now back in 1986 and since that time so much has changed as regards Lorikeet management, care and feeding. So it was time for a revision of the book. Over that 20 years there have also been a myriad of new Lorikeet colour mutations developed and this new expanded book now contains some 200 coloured photos. As usual with all the books in this series this is a quality hard bound book with some 217 pages, making it an excellent reference book for those interested in all of the Australian Lorikeet species and their muations.
	Pekin Robins and Small Softbills - Management & Breeding The most comprehensive and current handbook on its topic. It provides the reader with much more than simple procedures and lists. The coloured water paintings of various species by Peter enhance the whole presentation of this book. Topics covered include in depth explanations on housing, acquisition, hand-rearing, feeding, food cultivation, health care and an extensive list of small softbill species.
	The Bengalese Finch Bengalese Finches are popular all over the world and are now considered a domesticated species. This book contains not only basic information that can help the beginner, but also has infoirmation to help even the most experienced breeder and exhibitor. It covers, management, accommodation, feeding and breeding, with special sections on colour standards and how to breed them. The genetics are explained in a simple form. All the latest colours are covered. Find out how to produce these colours from your own breeding stock. The authors and have gained a wealth of experience from breeeding and exhibiting Bengalese over many years, and are considered world experts on Bengalese. Originally written in Dutch this book is now been translated into English.
	Budgerigars - Best Friend or National Champion This book is hard covered, with 210 pages. It will will be excellent reference for those starting out with Budgerigars right through to the more experienced breeder. Written by Australian Breeders Judy Higgins and Betty Rea, I can see it helping many Budgerigar breeders on this side of the world understand and breed successufully the myriad of varieties available to the breeder today. Sections deal with: Budgerigar Care and Management, Genetics, Rare Varieties and Breeding. Use this book as a basis for getting into the hobby or add this book to your already established library for reference. See shop page to order.
	A Guide to Australian Grassfinches This condensed look at Australian Finches by Russell Kingston is a great little book that has a plethora of coloured photos, with some good illustrations to help you sex some of the more difficult Aussie finch species. It is ideal for giving a good basic knowledge without breaking the budget and is well worth adding to your library.
	African Birds in Field & Aviary This A4 size soft covered book from South Africa contains a wealth of knowledege on different African species, with particular research on feeding and breeding in the wild. It is especially good for finch breeders with most African Finch, Weaver & Whydah species covered. Although there is little colour in the book, there are some excellent illustrations included in the 262 pages that cover things like nesting receptacles, feeders, aviaries, suitable plants, etc, with a series of distribution maps for all species. A definite worthwhile addition to our reference library.
	Breeding American Songbirds This is a new book written by Rob van der Hulst. He has been actively keeping and breeding American Songbirds for more than 25 years. The book covers species such as Cardinals, Grosbeaks, Buntings and Siskins. With more than 250 coloured photos and 320 pages, this hard covered book is a real joy to read and look at, for all bird enthusiasts.
	Australian Broad-Tailed Parrots This is the largest book in this series, over 300 pages and covers all of the Broad Tailed Parrots including all of the Rosellas species and their mutations as well as the Port Linclon, Twenty Eight, Cloncurry and Mallee Ringneck Parrot. A billiant reference book if you keep any of these species.
	Parrots of the World - An Identification Guide This new book written by well known ornithologist and leading parrot expert, Joseph Forshaw, combined this text with 120 pages of beautiful coloured illustrations by Frank Knight, an illustrator for more than 25 yrs and this makes this book an impressive publication The book covers 350 parrot species from around the globe. Easy to use it gives information on ecological and behavioural traits of each species with excellent distribution maps.will serve as a fantastic identification reference for all parrot enthusiasts for year to come.
	The Rosellas By Jim Hayward Want to know all about Rosellas ? This is an A4 sized, soft covered book with 108 pages. It looks at all Rosella species and sub-species, as well as closely related species, like, Cloncurry's, Port Lincoln's, Twenty Eight's and Red Capped parrots. Discussed through its pages are Diets, aviaries, nestboxes, breeding cycle, health & sickness. It has excellent distribution maps of all species and coloured illustrations of all the species, sub-species and mutations.
	Australian Grass Parrakeets - Psephotus & Northiella Genera This second book on Grass Parakeets looks at the larger species of this family. It has a large section on Red Rumps and their mutations, with some great colour photos, which will be of interest to New Zealand Breeders now that more are becoming available. As with the other books in this series general chapters look at Housing, Diet, Management and Diseases.
	Australian Cockatoos By Stan Sindel and Robert Lynn This time Stan Sindel teams up with Robert Lynn who unfortunately died before seeing the book published. Robert Lynn specialised in Breeding Black Cockatoos and at the time the book was written was the only man in the world to successfully breed all species of Black Cockatoos, including a world first for both Yellow Tail Blacks and Palm Cockatoos. It is an excellent reference book for those interested in keeping and breeding members of the Cockatoo family, and even has a section on the smallest of this family and its mutations, the Cockatiel.
	The Gouldian Finch By Stewart Evans & Mike Fidler This new 240 page book on the Gouldian Finch gives a wealth of infomation on this most beautiful of all finches, both in the wild and captivity. Written by two of the worlds foremost authorities, with sections on captive management and breeding, it will be an invaluable reference for all wanting to learn more about this magnificent little bird.
	Australian Coral-billed Parrots By Stan Sindel and James Gill This beautifully illustrated hard covered book is 208 pages in content and looks at popular Australian parrots species such as King Parrots, Crimson Winged Parrots, Barrbands, (Superbs) Rock Pebblars, (Regents) and Princess Parrots.
	Australian Grass Parrakeets By Stan Sindel and James Gill. One of a series of small hard cover books witten by the team of Stan Sindel and Avian Vet James Gill. Beautifully presented, its 192 pages covers all the Neophema species including Bourkes, Elegants, Turquoisines, Spendids, Blue Wings, Rock Parrots and Orange Bellied parrots. If you are into these species this book is a must have.
	A Guide to Zebra Finches and their Colour Mutations By ABK Publications. It is our intention to stock as many books on Finches and Softbills as possible. ABK publications have produced this book dealing with Zebra Finches and it is an excellent reference for the Zebra finch enthusiast.
	Australian Softbill Management By Rosemary Hutton. This smaller 144 page hard covered book look at keeping and breeding Australian Wrens, Robins, Chats and Dotterels.
	A Guide to Gouldian Finches and their Mutations By ABK Publications. One of the latest in the 'Guide To' series. 160 pages. This new revised, soft covered edition looks at Gouldian Finches in the wild as well as captivity. The coloured photos throughout the book are great and it is another welcome addition for the library of the Gouldian finch specialist.