Book The GOULDIAN FINCH

"The GOULDIAN FINCH"

THE AUTHORS

Professor Stewart Evans is an academic biologist at the Newcastle University in the United Kingdom.
Stewart has worked with Mike Fidler for many years in the study of Gouldian Finches and been responsible for much of the scientific work that has led to a greater understanding of the species.

Mike Fidler is one of the world's leading authorities on Gouldian Finches in both the wild and in captivity.
Mike's financial contribution and study of the species, and subsequent work in restoring habitat in the wild, has been enhanced by the knowledge acquired from many years of captive breeding, which resulted in production of up to 3.000 Gouldians in a single season.

In addition to Evans and Fidler, a number of leading authorities have contributed their considerable expertise in this body of work.

CONTENTS	Dedication Foreword Preface
Section 1	Gould's finch 1. Personal reflections 2. Discovery of the Gouldian Finch 3. The Gouldian Finch in cage and aviary 4. The Gouldian Finch Erythrura Gouldiae: what's in a name? 5. The Gouldian Finch: a bird eye view!
Section 2	Life under natural conditions 6. Northern Australia: the natural habitat 7. Finding food and water 8. Breeding ecology 9. The decline of the Gouldian Finch in the wild 10.Birding for Gouldians
Section 3	The Gouldian Finch in captivity 11.Husbandry: housing your birds 12.The nutritional ecology of the Gouldian Finch 13.The importance of diet in controlling the life cycle of the Gouldian Finch 14.Cage and colony breeding 15.Bengalese Finches as foster parents 16.Health and diseases 17.Getting the most out of your birds: observing their habits and behaviour 18.Purchasing new stock
Section 4	Mutations and Genetics 19.Colouration and colour mutations 20.Genetics: genes, chromosomes and inheritance 21.Establishing a new mutation 22.Selective breeding
Section 5	Domestication and Exhibiting 23.Domestication 24.Exhibiting
Section 6	Contributing to bird conservation 25.Breeding endangered finches in captivity 26.Volunteers in the field
	Other recommended reading Acknowledgements Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary Index

Important new information revealed in contemporary studies of the Gouldian Finch has been included, such as nutrition, ultraviolet light, and studies gleaned from the wild.
This book examines the requirements needed to stem the decline and institute recovery plans.
At the same time, it is essential that advances in captive breeding be maintained.

This definitive work will serve as an important tool for aviculturists and conservationists alike.
Few books have presented in detail the study of a specific species as does "The GOULDIAN FINCH"

With 240 pages and over 100 colour plates, the book is case bound and finished in hard cover with gold leaf.
This quality piece will be highly sought after for decades to come.

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