A Guide to Pigeons, Doves and Quail

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.

A Guide to Pigeons, Doves and Quail

Publisher: Australian Birdkeeper Publications

Author(s): Dr Danny Brown BSc(Hons), BVSc(Hons), MACVSc (Avian Health)

Pages: 184

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

Pigeons
Wompoo Pigeon
Torres Strait Pigeon
Topknot Pigeon
White-headed Pigeon
Wonga Pigeon
Green-winged Pigeon
Brown Pigeon
Common Bronzewing
Brush Bronzewing
Crested Pigeon
Flock Pigeon
Squatter Pigeon
Partridge Pigeon
Spinifex Pigeon
Bleeding Heart Pigeon
Nicobar Pigeon
Victoria Crowned Pigeon
Rock Pigeon

Doves
Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove
Purple-crowned Fruit-Dove
Diamond Dove
Peaceful Dove
Bar-shouldered Dove
Barbary Dove
Spotted Turtledove
Senegal Dove
Ruddy Turtledove
Masked Dove
Talpacoti Dove
New Guinea Ground Dove

Quail
Brown
King
Stubble
Japanese
Bobwhite
Californian
Little Button
Painted Button
Black-breasted Button
Red-chested Button
Red-backed Button

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