A Guide to Pigeons, Doves and Quail. ABK Books 184 pages.
A world first in aviculture, this title covers all species in this group available to the Australian aviculturist. Stunning colour photography throughout is supported by precise, easy-to-read information on the care, management, health and breeding of these unique birds.
CONTENTS:
Housing.
Feeding Methods and Nutrition.
Catching.
Handling and Transporting.
Reproductive Manipulation Techniques.
Choosing your Stock.
Making the most of your Avian Veterinarian.
Common Diseases and Disorders.
Administration of Medication.
| SPECIES COVERED | ||
| Pigeons | Doves | Quail |
| Wompoo Pigeon | Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove | Brown |
| Torres Strait Pigeon | Purple-crowned Fruit-Dove | King |
| Topknot Pigeon | Diamond Dove | Stubble |
| White-headed Pigeon | Peaceful Dove | Japanese |
| Wonga Pigeon | Bar-shouldered Dove | Bobwhite |
| Green-winged Pigeon | Barbary Dove | Californian |
| Brown Pigeon | Spotted Turtledove | Little Button |
| Common Bronzewing | Senegal Dove | Painted Button |
| Brush Bronzewing | Ruddy Turtledove | Black-breasted Button |
| Crested Pigeon | Masked Dove | Red-chested Button |
| Flock Pigeon | Talpacoti Dove | Red-backed Button |
| Squatter Pigeon | New Guinea Ground Dove | |
| Partridge Pigeon | ||
| Spinifex Pigeon | ||
| Bleeding Heart Pigeon | ||
| Nicobar Pigeon | ||
| Victoria Crowned Pigeon | ||
| Rock Pigeon |