"This is probably one of the best books I would ever recommend for bird breeders or owners. The photos are spectacular and the information is pretty good. One of my two most needed books."
"This is my number book regarding bird species and information. Great photos and lots of information on variations and sub-species. A must have for any serious breeder/owner"
"(1994)Very good all around bird book. Covers most general topics and good selection of identifying photographs. Covers most all common exotic pet birds."
"(1976)Fair book, but not quite everything I thought an "encyclopedia" should be but one of the better ones specifically on canaries. T.F.H. published book"
"(1995)Typically T.F.H. book, general information, some good photos/some fair. A basic beginners book and much improved from previous editions (1979 &1995)."
"(1998)Standard T.F.H. book Beginners book. Seems to be an over-abundant number of photos to make up from lack of written info. Some photos are the same from previous or other cockatiel editions"
"(1985)A fair book but I disliked way too many line illustrations that were just filler. Photo sections were fair and didn't appear to be organized, just spaced through to book."