Exotic Bird Books

A Listmania! list by "mcponyboy" (Maine)
1.  Encyclopedia of Parakeets by Kurt Kolar
The list author says:
  "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."
Used & New from: $8.44

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2.  Simon & Schuster's Guide to Pet Birds by Matthew M. Vriends
The list author says:
  "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"
Used & New from: $0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)

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3.  You and Your Pet Bird (You & Your) by David Alderton
The list author says:
  "(1994)Very good all around bird book.  Covers most general topics and good selection of identifying photographs.  Covers most all common exotic pet birds."
Used & New from: $16.69
3.0 out of 5 stars  (3 customer reviews)

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4.  Encyclopedia of Canaries by G. J. Dodwell
The list author says:
  "(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"
Used & New from: $0.28
4.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)

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5.  Canaries by Paul R. Paradise
The list author says:
  "(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)."
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6.  The Canary: An Owner's Guide toa Happy Healthy Pet by Diane Grindol
The list author says:
  "(2000)Imitation of the T.F.H. series books, but not quite as good.  Fair book but I would have preferred more information on specific varieties."
$10.36   Used & New from: $0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)

7.  Singing Canaries by Klaus Speicher
The list author says:
  "(1981)Another standard T.F.H. book.  Some good color photos although quite dated.  Very short book but specific to singing canaries."
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8.  Cockatiels by Tartak
The list author says:
  "(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"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)

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9.  The New Finch Handbook (New Pet Handbooks) by Christa Koepff
The list author says:
  "(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."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  (7 customer reviews)

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10.  The African Grey: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet by Julie Rach Mancini
The list author says:
  "(2001)A good beginner-intermediate book, with the last section providing additional referral resources."
$11.01   Used & New from: $1.82
3.3 out of 5 stars  (10 customer reviews)