A Guide to Eclectus Parrots (Revised Edition)

This 160-page revised edition features a comprehensive description of the10 Eclectus subspecies, illustrated by over 250 colour photographs and comprehensive details on all aspects of keeping the Eclectus as a Pet or Breeding Parrot

A Guide to Eclectus Parrots (Revised Edition)

Publisher: Australian Birdkeeper Publications

Author(s): Ian Ward, Dr Rob Marshall BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health)

Pages: 160

Edition: 2nd

This title features a comprehensive description of all 10 subspecies. Chapters include: Taxonomy and Identification, Eclectus in the Wild, Eclectus in Captivity-as Pet and Aviary Birds, Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Artificial Incubation and Handraising, Troubleshooting and Symptoms of Breeding Failure, Taming and Training, Colour Mutations and Genetics, Diseases and Disorders. Featuring over 250 colour photographs.

CONTENTS

  • Eclectus in the Wild
  • Taxonomy of the Eclectus Species
  • Identification of Eclectus Subspecies
  • Eclectus Subspecies
  • Eclectus In Captivity
  • Eclectus As Pets
  • Choosing Your Eclectus
  • Ongoing Care of Eclectus
  • Training Eclectus
  • Eclectus In The Aviary
  • Aviary Design
  • Feeding Eclectus
  • Breeding Eclectus
  • Artificial Incubation and Handrearing Eclectus Parrots
  • Troubleshooting and Symptoms of Eclectus Breeding Failure
  • Colour Mutations and Genetics in Eclectus Parrots
  • Diseases and Disorders of Eclectus Parrots
  • Common Problems in Eclectus Nestlings
  • Common Problems in Eclectus Juvenile and Adult Birds
  • Infectious Disease in Eclectus
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