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| Linda S. Rubin |
| The Information Source for Cockatiel Genetics & Color Mutations |
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| Linda S. Rubin |
| About the Author |
Linda S. Rubin is a published author, editor, speaker, avian consultant and educator, with an international byline and
more than 30 years experience keeping and breeding cockatiels, budgerigars, and parrots. An avid enthusiast in the
study of color mutations, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in the United States on cockatiel mutation
genetics. She is the webmaster of www.CockatielsPlusParrots.com, providing a variety of avian resources and
services for cockatiels and other Psittacine species. Linda is founding president, webmaster and genetics consultant of
the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc., and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aviculture as
specialty organization vice president, PR director, and AVY awards chair. She is an experienced speaker, the author of
several books, and currently writes in the USA, UK, and online for both publications and websites.
more than 30 years experience keeping and breeding cockatiels, budgerigars, and parrots. An avid enthusiast in the
study of color mutations, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in the United States on cockatiel mutation
genetics. She is the webmaster of www.CockatielsPlusParrots.com, providing a variety of avian resources and
services for cockatiels and other Psittacine species. Linda is founding president, webmaster and genetics consultant of
the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc., and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aviculture as
specialty organization vice president, PR director, and AVY awards chair. She is an experienced speaker, the author of
several books, and currently writes in the USA, UK, and online for both publications and websites.
| Books |
Linda S. Rubin is the author of:
Cockatiel Genetics Made Easy!
Ultimate Parrot Guide
Multiple Bird Households
Cockatiels in Color
Cockatiels: Breeding Smart
The Complete Guide To Cockatiel Color Mutations
Encyclopedia of Cockatiels -Manuscript completed
Cockatiel Genetics Made Easy!
Ultimate Parrot Guide
Multiple Bird Households
Cockatiels in Color
Cockatiels: Breeding Smart
The Complete Guide To Cockatiel Color Mutations
Encyclopedia of Cockatiels -Manuscript completed
| Presentations |
Linda presented as keynote speaker at the First International Cockatiel Symposium in 1997, held first in Brisbane,
Queensland for the Australian National Cockatiel Society, then in Sydney, New South Wales for the Native Cockatiel
Society of Australia, with a final talk on cockatiels and parrots in Melbourne, Victoria for the Avicultural Society of
Australia. She has presented at more than a dozen national conventions of the American Federation of Aviculture,
as well as the Canadian Parrot Symposium, National Cage Bird Shows, Kaytee Great American, Bird Clubs of
Virginia Conventions, workshops, roundtables, and numerous private meetings and events since 1978. Linda Rubin
continues to offer professional quality PowerPoint programs to interested groups.
Queensland for the Australian National Cockatiel Society, then in Sydney, New South Wales for the Native Cockatiel
Society of Australia, with a final talk on cockatiels and parrots in Melbourne, Victoria for the Avicultural Society of
Australia. She has presented at more than a dozen national conventions of the American Federation of Aviculture,
as well as the Canadian Parrot Symposium, National Cage Bird Shows, Kaytee Great American, Bird Clubs of
Virginia Conventions, workshops, roundtables, and numerous private meetings and events since 1978. Linda Rubin
continues to offer professional quality PowerPoint programs to interested groups.
CANADA
2008 - Canadian National Cage Bird Show
2000 - Canadian Parrot Symposium
AUSTRALIA
Keynote Speaker at First International Cockatiel
Symposium held in 1997 by:
Australian National Cockatiel Society, Queensland &
Native Cockatiel Society of Australia, New South Wales.
Also presenter at the May 1997 meeting of the
Avicultural Society of Australia, Victoria
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF AVICULTURE
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
2008- St. Louis, MO
2007- Las Angeles, CA ~ Legislative Roundtable
2004: San Francisco, CA
2002: Tampa, FL
2000: Los Angeles, CA
1999: Denver, CO
1998: Baltimore, MD
1996: Concord, CA
1992: Miami, FL
1987: Seattle, WA
1982: Washington, D.C.
AFA Cockatiel Roundtable Moderator
1984: Orlando, FL
1983: Chicago, IL
Other National Events:
2004 & 1988 Bird Clubs of Virginia Convention
2000 Canadian Parrot Symposium
1997 Kaytee Great American Bird Show
1995 & 1994 National Cage Bird Shows (NCBS)
1985 & 1984 Combined NCBS/AFA Regional Meetings
2008 - Canadian National Cage Bird Show
2000 - Canadian Parrot Symposium
AUSTRALIA
Keynote Speaker at First International Cockatiel
Symposium held in 1997 by:
Australian National Cockatiel Society, Queensland &
Native Cockatiel Society of Australia, New South Wales.
Also presenter at the May 1997 meeting of the
Avicultural Society of Australia, Victoria
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF AVICULTURE
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
2008- St. Louis, MO
2007- Las Angeles, CA ~ Legislative Roundtable
2004: San Francisco, CA
2002: Tampa, FL
2000: Los Angeles, CA
1999: Denver, CO
1998: Baltimore, MD
1996: Concord, CA
1992: Miami, FL
1987: Seattle, WA
1982: Washington, D.C.
AFA Cockatiel Roundtable Moderator
1984: Orlando, FL
1983: Chicago, IL
Other National Events:
2004 & 1988 Bird Clubs of Virginia Convention
2000 Canadian Parrot Symposium
1997 Kaytee Great American Bird Show
1995 & 1994 National Cage Bird Shows (NCBS)
1985 & 1984 Combined NCBS/AFA Regional Meetings
| Speaker - Presenter |
Linda S. Rubin has presented to private meetings since
1978 and national conventions and symposiums since
1982. In addition to genetic workshops, lectures, and
discussions, a selection of her presentations include the
following venues:
1978 and national conventions and symposiums since
1982. In addition to genetic workshops, lectures, and
discussions, a selection of her presentations include the
following venues:
| Magazines |
Linda writes as a Bird Expert Columnist with online advice on Cockatiels, Budgies, and
Psittacula Parrots for BIRD TALK'S website, www.BirdChannel.com. Her
international byline in the USA and abroad include:
COLUMNS
BirdChannel.com Bird Breeder Expert
Cockatiel, Budgie & Psittacula columnist (2006-present)
Cage & Aviary Birds (UK)
(US columnist 1990-1997 & features 2006-present)
Bird Times/Cage Bird Hobbyist
Cockatiel Columnist (1999-2006)
Budgerigar Columnist (1999-2004)
Cockatiel & Parakeet World
Senior editor & feature writer (Seacoast Publishing, Co.)
AFA Watchbird - (mid 1990's columns: "The Cockatiel Connection" and
"Genetics for Aviculturists");
Reports & Feature Articles (2006-present)
American Cage Bird Magazine
Column: "Talk From Tangowood" 1986-1993
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS: Popular Birds: Cockatiels (BowTie, Inc.
magabook [magazine-book]), Bird Talk, Birds USA, Critters USA
(BowTie Inc.); Birds of Distinction, Parrots (Imax Ltm); UK
Birdkeeper (IPC Magazines); Australia's Talking Birds, plus industry
magazines including Pet Business and American Family Pet Expo,
and in over a dozen avicultural journals throughout the world including:
Psittacula Parrots for BIRD TALK'S website, www.BirdChannel.com. Her
international byline in the USA and abroad include:
COLUMNS
BirdChannel.com Bird Breeder Expert
Cockatiel, Budgie & Psittacula columnist (2006-present)
Cage & Aviary Birds (UK)
(US columnist 1990-1997 & features 2006-present)
Bird Times/Cage Bird Hobbyist
Cockatiel Columnist (1999-2006)
Budgerigar Columnist (1999-2004)
Cockatiel & Parakeet World
Senior editor & feature writer (Seacoast Publishing, Co.)
AFA Watchbird - (mid 1990's columns: "The Cockatiel Connection" and
"Genetics for Aviculturists");
Reports & Feature Articles (2006-present)
American Cage Bird Magazine
Column: "Talk From Tangowood" 1986-1993
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS: Popular Birds: Cockatiels (BowTie, Inc.
magabook [magazine-book]), Bird Talk, Birds USA, Critters USA
(BowTie Inc.); Birds of Distinction, Parrots (Imax Ltm); UK
Birdkeeper (IPC Magazines); Australia's Talking Birds, plus industry
magazines including Pet Business and American Family Pet Expo,
and in over a dozen avicultural journals throughout the world including:
| Australian National Cockatiel Society, Native Cockatiel Society of Australia, Avicultural Society of Australia, Asiatic Bird Breeders Association, Canadian Parrot Symposium (East), Bird Clubs VA Symposium, Cockatiel Foundation, Inc., Avicultural Society of America, Society of Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors, North American Parrot Society, National Cage Bird Show, National Cockatiel Society, American Cockatiel Society, among others .. |
EDITING WORK
Senior Editor, Cockatiel & Parakeet World magazine
Seacoast Publishing Company
Group Editor, Cockatiel Chronicle
Cockatiel Foundation, Inc.
Editor, NAPS Journal
North American Parrot Society, Inc.
Editor, NCS Journal
National Cockatiel Society, Inc.
PR BROCHURES & NEWSLETTERS: sample brochures at this link
Senior Editor, Cockatiel & Parakeet World magazine
Seacoast Publishing Company
Group Editor, Cockatiel Chronicle
Cockatiel Foundation, Inc.
Editor, NAPS Journal
North American Parrot Society, Inc.
Editor, NCS Journal
National Cockatiel Society, Inc.
PR BROCHURES & NEWSLETTERS: sample brochures at this link
| Genetics Consultant |
Linda worked as NCS Genetics Consultant from 1989
through 1993 writing articles and answering members'
questions in the NCS Journal. She returned in 2002
through 2006 answering questions online for several
years, writing more than 40 articles for the website library
and authoring cutting edge feature articles on color
mutations and genetics for a combined total of 10 years in
the NCS Journal.Today, Linda continues serving as
Genetics Consultant for the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. and
mentoring others to contribute.
through 1993 writing articles and answering members'
questions in the NCS Journal. She returned in 2002
through 2006 answering questions online for several
years, writing more than 40 articles for the website library
and authoring cutting edge feature articles on color
mutations and genetics for a combined total of 10 years in
the NCS Journal.Today, Linda continues serving as
Genetics Consultant for the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. and
mentoring others to contribute.
| Cockatiel Genetics Workshops 1985 -1993 Presented the first, four-hour genetics workshops in the US to organizations and private meetings that were the basis for developing her genetics workbook Cockatiel Genetics Made Easy |
| American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. |
| National Avicultural Organizations |
Linda serves on the Board of Directors as the Specialty Organization Vice President,
Public Relations Chair, and AVY Awards Chair for the American Federation of
Aviculture, Inc. She joined AFA in 1976, serving as Northeast director for nine
years, public relations chair for eight, AVY Awards Chair for two, 1988 national
convention publicity chair, founding chair of both the club promotion committee and the
national show awards committee, and numerous ad hoc committees over the years. In
1980, she chaired the first New England regional convention at the Boston Park Plaza
Hotel - also the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Northeast regional conferences at ZooBoston.
She is a recipient of a 1993 AFA Watchbird Silver AVY Award for her writing,
several AFA Bronze Service Awards for creating the Northeast conferences, and
two AVY Appreciation Awards for her service to both the National Cockatiel
Society, Inc. as a cofounder/vice president and as founding president of Aviculturists
of Greater Boston, Inc. for ten years (1985-1995).
Public Relations Chair, and AVY Awards Chair for the American Federation of
Aviculture, Inc. She joined AFA in 1976, serving as Northeast director for nine
years, public relations chair for eight, AVY Awards Chair for two, 1988 national
convention publicity chair, founding chair of both the club promotion committee and the
national show awards committee, and numerous ad hoc committees over the years. In
1980, she chaired the first New England regional convention at the Boston Park Plaza
Hotel - also the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Northeast regional conferences at ZooBoston.
She is a recipient of a 1993 AFA Watchbird Silver AVY Award for her writing,
several AFA Bronze Service Awards for creating the Northeast conferences, and
two AVY Appreciation Awards for her service to both the National Cockatiel
Society, Inc. as a cofounder/vice president and as founding president of Aviculturists
of Greater Boston, Inc. for ten years (1985-1995).
| COCKATIEL FOUNDATION, INC. "Providing Resources to the Cockatiel Community" |
Linda is the founding president of the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc., established June,
2007. She is the author of the “CF Show & Breeding Standard for the Ideal
Cockatiel,” emphasizing the genetics of health, fertility, and longevity - the author
of the CF Articles of Organization & By-laws, and the CF show classifications. She
serves as Webmaster, Group Editor, Panel Judge, CF Genetics Consultant, and AFA
Delegate assisting to promote CF and its purpose to improve the health and well-
being of cockatiels.
2007. She is the author of the “CF Show & Breeding Standard for the Ideal
Cockatiel,” emphasizing the genetics of health, fertility, and longevity - the author
of the CF Articles of Organization & By-laws, and the CF show classifications. She
serves as Webmaster, Group Editor, Panel Judge, CF Genetics Consultant, and AFA
Delegate assisting to promote CF and its purpose to improve the health and well-
being of cockatiels.
| National Cockatiel Society, Inc. |
Linda is an NCS cofounder and authored the original NCS By-laws and “NCS
Show Standard of Excellence” during their 1984 charter year. Over a 23-
year period, she served as an NCS Panel Judge and on and off the board of
directors as President, First Vice President, Judges’ Panel Chair, and Journal
Editor, and chaired the following committees: NCS Parliamentarian, State
Coordinators, NCS Show Standards, By-laws Committee, Public Relations,
Promotion Chair, National Avian Welfare Alliance (NAWA) Delegate, 10
years as NCS Genetics Consultant, and 15 years as AFA Delegate. Linda
authored the 1990 and 2005 Judges’ Panel exams and updated the rare
mutation nomenclature for the 2005 NCS show classifications.
Show Standard of Excellence” during their 1984 charter year. Over a 23-
year period, she served as an NCS Panel Judge and on and off the board of
directors as President, First Vice President, Judges’ Panel Chair, and Journal
Editor, and chaired the following committees: NCS Parliamentarian, State
Coordinators, NCS Show Standards, By-laws Committee, Public Relations,
Promotion Chair, National Avian Welfare Alliance (NAWA) Delegate, 10
years as NCS Genetics Consultant, and 15 years as AFA Delegate. Linda
authored the 1990 and 2005 Judges’ Panel exams and updated the rare
mutation nomenclature for the 2005 NCS show classifications.
| American Cockatiel Society, Inc. |
1984: Qualified to take the judges exam but opted instead to be the first judge tested
through a graded workshop and written exam by the newly forming NCS.
* 1983 first vice president/state coordinator chairman
* 1983 nutrition advisor for the ACS Journal
* 1981-1983 Massachusetts state coordinator
* 1980-1983 AFA delegate
* 1978 New England state coordinator
* 1976 Charter member and the first to join outside the state of Texas
through a graded workshop and written exam by the newly forming NCS.
* 1983 first vice president/state coordinator chairman
* 1983 nutrition advisor for the ACS Journal
* 1981-1983 Massachusetts state coordinator
* 1980-1983 AFA delegate
* 1978 New England state coordinator
* 1976 Charter member and the first to join outside the state of Texas
| Avicultural Honors |
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF AVICULTURE, INC. Awards:
1996 & 1995 Service Awards "For Presenting the Northeast
Regional Conferences and Contributions towards Achievement of
AFA's Goals"
1993 AFA WATCHBIRD SILVER AVY Award
1993 AVY Appreciation Award "For Outstanding Service Given
to Boston Cockatiel Society, Inc./Aviculturists of Greater Boston,
Inc."
1988 Certificate of Appreciation "For Outstanding Service for
AFA convention publicity"
1985 AVY Appreciation Award "For Outstanding Service Given
to National Cockatiel Society, Inc."
National Cockatiel Society President's Awards:
"For Exceptional Contributions to NCS" 2006, 2005, 2004,
2003, 1998, 1990 & 1985
Bird Clubs of Virginia Convention 2004
For Years of Avicultural Outreach Award"
Motor City Bird Breeders 1998 "Recognition of
Contributions in the Service of Aviculture Award"
National Cage Bird Show Judge ~
Appreciation Awards for judging these divisions:
National Cockatiel Society: 1991 & 1999
Society of Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors: 1996
Aviculturists of Greater Boston, Inc./Boston
Cockatiel Society, Inc. 1996
President's Award for "Outstanding Contributions to BOD"
Aviculturists of Greater Boston, Inc./Boston
Cockatiel Society, Inc. 1995
"Honorary Life Membership for Exceptional Contributions as
Founding President 1985-1995"
Boston Cockatiel Society, Inc. 1990, 1989, 1988, 1986
"BOD Outstanding Leadership Award"
New Hampshire Avicultural Society, 1985
"Honorary Life Membership"
American Cockatiel Society, 1982
"ACS State Coordinator of the Year Award"
Boston Society for Aviculture, Inc. 1982
"Founding President's Award 1979-1982"
Boston Society for Aviculture, Inc. 1981 & 1982 "Ross
Award for Outstanding Contributions to New England Aviculture,"
1996 & 1995 Service Awards "For Presenting the Northeast
Regional Conferences and Contributions towards Achievement of
AFA's Goals"
1993 AFA WATCHBIRD SILVER AVY Award
1993 AVY Appreciation Award "For Outstanding Service Given
to Boston Cockatiel Society, Inc./Aviculturists of Greater Boston,
Inc."
1988 Certificate of Appreciation "For Outstanding Service for
AFA convention publicity"
1985 AVY Appreciation Award "For Outstanding Service Given
to National Cockatiel Society, Inc."
National Cockatiel Society President's Awards:
"For Exceptional Contributions to NCS" 2006, 2005, 2004,
2003, 1998, 1990 & 1985
Bird Clubs of Virginia Convention 2004
For Years of Avicultural Outreach Award"
Motor City Bird Breeders 1998 "Recognition of
Contributions in the Service of Aviculture Award"
National Cage Bird Show Judge ~
Appreciation Awards for judging these divisions:
National Cockatiel Society: 1991 & 1999
Society of Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors: 1996
Aviculturists of Greater Boston, Inc./Boston
Cockatiel Society, Inc. 1996
President's Award for "Outstanding Contributions to BOD"
Aviculturists of Greater Boston, Inc./Boston
Cockatiel Society, Inc. 1995
"Honorary Life Membership for Exceptional Contributions as
Founding President 1985-1995"
Boston Cockatiel Society, Inc. 1990, 1989, 1988, 1986
"BOD Outstanding Leadership Award"
New Hampshire Avicultural Society, 1985
"Honorary Life Membership"
American Cockatiel Society, 1982
"ACS State Coordinator of the Year Award"
Boston Society for Aviculture, Inc. 1982
"Founding President's Award 1979-1982"
Boston Society for Aviculture, Inc. 1981 & 1982 "Ross
Award for Outstanding Contributions to New England Aviculture,"
| Certifications: CF, SPBE & PIJAC Certified Avian Specialist (CAS) |
| Qualifying through her show wins, Linda became a Certified Panel Judge for the National Cockatiel Society in 1984, the Society of Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors in 1985, and the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. which she founded in 2007, judging shows throughout the United States, in Puerto Rico and Canada. She attended the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council’s first veterinary avian seminar in 1992 in Massachusetts taught by Dr. Susan Clubb and qualified as a Certified Avian Specialist (CAS) upon completing the course. Tangowood Aviary - established in 1976 - specializes in line bred, exhibition, and pet quality cockatiels and plum-headed parrots, Psittacula cyanocephala, and has the distinction of having bred and exhibited the second champion plum-headed parrot in the United States. |
Linda S. Rubin - Speaker Bio
| Certified Avian Specialist: Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) |
Linda S. Rubin writes as a
Bird Expert on Cockatiels,
Psittaculas & Budgerigars
for BIRD TALK'S website,
BirdChannel.com.
Bird Expert on Cockatiels,
Psittaculas & Budgerigars
for BIRD TALK'S website,
BirdChannel.com.
| Certified Panel Judge: Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. Society of Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors |
| Member: The Author's Guild |