Hancock House Encyclopedia of Estrildid Finches

Download or read book Hancock House Encyclopedia of Estrildid Finches written by Matthew M. Vriends and published by Surrey, B.C. : Hancock House. This book was released on 2002 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book compiles the essential guidance you need to achieve success in finch culture, and holds the answers to questions both scientific and practical questions about this family of Finches. Every day more people discover the pleasure of keeping finches. Whether your plans simply call for a few birds in an attractive cage to brighten your home, a fully furnished aviary or something in between, this is a hobby that offers great satisfaction for everyone who enjoys being in close touch with Nature. In this book, you will find detailed descriptions of some of the most colorful and popular cage and aviary birds from the tropics and subtropics: Waxbills, Mannikins, Munias, Grass and Parrot Finches, together forming the Family of Estrildid Finches or Estrildines (Estrildedae). This book will give you all the essential guidance you need to achieve success in finch culture. Estrildid Finches holds the answers to questions both scientific and practical to pursue the hobby as deeply as you wish, as well as a bounty of insight on the natural history of this species.