A Guide to Pigeons, Doves and Quail

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 on the care, management, health and breeding of these unique birds. C ONTENTS 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