The Colored Atlas of Lovebirds: Agapornis : More Than a Hobby, a Passion!

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Summary: Best Lovebird Colors Book Yet!!
Review: I have a LOT of lovebird books, and so far this one is the very best I have seen yet for color mutations and genetics!!! Very current, in-depth coverage, especially of the Peach-faced Lovebird, with lots of good photos - not the same stock shots we are all used to!! If you have been looking for a great book on lovebird colors and genetics, this is it! Covers other lovebird species to a lesser extent. Also has sections on behavior, breeding & health. (Does not have info for the typical pet owner, such as feeding and taming.)

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Summary: The best at the moment...
Review: It is well a book documented, presenting a scientific part very well studied and deepening well the genetics. The function practices and of description of the species it is very good and we can find details worthy of a great creator of Agapornis. I just criticize the great exhibition of roseicollis mutations, leaving of part many mutations already existent in the nigrigenis, fisheri and lilianae. My congratulations to the author and its work.

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Summary: The Colored Atlas of Lovebirds : Agapornis : More Than a Hob
Review: The Colored Atlas of Lovebirds : Agapornis : More Than a Hobby, a Passion!

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Summary: GREAT PICTURES ...
Review: THIS BOOK HAS GREAT PICTURES AND THE AUTHOR IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ATTEMPTS TO EXPLAINS CERTAIN INTERESTING POINTS. HOWEVER, I FOUND IT CONFUSING SOMETIMES AND WITH A LACK OF EXPLANATIONS IN CERTAIN AREAS. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO BEGINNERS (ONLY TO ENJOY THE PICTURES).ALSO, THE NAMES OF SOME OF THE MUTATIONS ARE TOO COLORFUL ... NOT WHAT THE AFRICAN LOVE BIRD SOCIETY USES, THIS IS WHAT IN MY OPINION WOULD CONFUSE A BEGINNER.

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Summary: Reviewer: Owner, Breeder, Lover of Lovebirds
Review: This book is a must for anyone who is interested in the SCIENCE of professional breeding, especially for unusual color (read: more expensive birds)... it is truly NOT for the casual bird fancier. If you're buying it to better understand, care for and enjoy your pet, you will be disappointed. (Note: This reviewer believes that the breeding of birds should be left to professionals. Breeding birds 'casually' or 'at-home' is not a good practice. Baby birds are more than a lot of work, and there are many things that can go wrong, causing anguish to both owners and birds.)

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Summary: Interesting and informative.
Review: This book is becoming slightly dated as new mutations have arisen, and some pics show birds in other than their best plumage. These minor faults aside, the genetic explanations and practical knowledge available to the breederin this book are most useful. And many (if not all) of the pictures are terrific. Other volumes or info on the web are needed for detailed lovebird care, but this book is most useful re: mutations and their selection.