Code: BK657
The author takes us on an odyssey through the breeding and genetics of these fascinating and popular birds with this well written and beautifully illustrated book.
Over 215 full-colour photos and drawings, The Coloured Atlas of Lovebirds is a must-have for every Agapornis enthusiast. It explores the unique behavioural patterns of these African parrots from"dating and courtship" to "marriage" and "homosexuality." Useful techniques for breeding these birds are also discussed, followed by a simplified layperson's explanation of the complex laws of genetics which account for the many variations and mutations of lovebirds that are mentioned and shown in full-colour between these covers. Substantial mention is made of the many mutated forms of lovebirds that are now available.
The Coloured Atlas of Lovebirds is the most extensive work on these remarkable and popular parrots published to date; there is nothing else like this valuably informative book available.
Content:
The Genus Agapornis, Agapornis Behaviour, Breeding in Captivity, Pigments and Plumage Colouration, Genetics: An Approach, Genetic Basis Applied to Agapornism, Peach-face Mutations, Masked Lovebird Mutations, Nysasa Lovebird Mutations, Black-cheeked Lovebird Mutations, Fischer's Mutations, Hybridisation in Lovebirds, Other Lovebird Species, Agapornis Diseases.
Author: Dr Alessandro D'Angieri
Pages: 196
Hard back
