Chinese caged bird

Author: Shi Zerong
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Publish Date: 1997-02-01
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Introduction This book collects all domestic domesticated bird species and the vast majority of caged birds, providing a comprehensive discussion on the history of caged bird breeding in China, scientific research, academic achievements, caged bird culture, and exchanges between China and other countries. Based on a systematic summary of caged bird breeding and management experience, it also draws on successful international practices in caged bird care. Guided by the principles of scientific and practical application, theoretical connection with practice, ease of operation, and service to readers, the book is compiled into five sections: Culture, Breeding, Propagation, and Preparation. It categorizes caged birds into three major types: ornamental, songbirds, and medicinal. The book not only describes the history, culture, current status, practical value, general anatomy, physiological characteristics, genetic traits, propagation and breeding, sex differentiation, and common disease prevention of caged birds in China but also focuses on providing a systematic introduction to their breeding and management, feed types and processing methods, ecological distribution, and specimen preparation. To give readers a vivid and intuitive understanding of various caged birds, the book includes numerous line drawings and color illustrations in addition to textual descriptions. This book is suitable for professional bird researchers, university biology department teachers and students, secondary school biology teachers, bird enthusiasts, and as a reference.