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 six, AVY Awards Chair for two, 1988 national
convention publicity chair, and founding chair of both
the club promotion committee and the national show
awards committee. 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
GreaterBoston, Inc. for ten years (1985-1995).
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 six, AVY Awards Chair for two, 1988 national
convention publicity chair, and founding chair of both
the club promotion committee and the national show
awards committee. 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
GreaterBoston, Inc. for ten years (1985-1995).
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, the Canadian Parrot
Symposium, National Cage Bird Shows, Kaytee Great
American, Bird Clubs of Virginia Conventions,
workshops, roundtables, and numerous private meetings
and club events since 1978. She continues to offer
professional quality PowerPoint programs to interested
groups.
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, the Canadian Parrot
Symposium, National Cage Bird Shows, Kaytee Great
American, Bird Clubs of Virginia Conventions,
workshops, roundtables, and numerous private meetings
and club events since 1978. She continues to offer
professional quality PowerPoint programs to interested
groups.
Copyright 2006 Linda S. Rubin
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Presentations
About the Author ...
LINDA S. RUBIN
Author
| Linda S. Rubin is a book author, editor, speaker, consultant, and avian educator with an international byline and 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 genetics. She is the webmaster of www.CockatielsPlusParrots.com, providing a variety of avian resources and services. Linda is founding president of the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. and its webmaster, and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aviculture. She is a professional member of the Author's Guild, a popular speaker, and a seasoned writer and magazine columnist in the USA, UK, and online. |
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
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 "Ask the Experts"
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 Publications)
AFA Watchbird - (mid 1990's columns: "The Cockatiel
Connection" & "Genetics for Aviculturists");
Reports & Feature Articles (2006-present)
American Cage Bird Magazine
Column: "Talk From Tangowood" 1986-1993
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS: Popular Cockatiels 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, International Parrotlett
Society, Society of Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors, North
American Parrot Society, National Cockatiel Society,
American Cockatiel Society, among others ...
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 "Ask the Experts"
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 Publications)
AFA Watchbird - (mid 1990's columns: "The Cockatiel
Connection" & "Genetics for Aviculturists");
Reports & Feature Articles (2006-present)
American Cage Bird Magazine
Column: "Talk From Tangowood" 1986-1993
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS: Popular Cockatiels 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, International Parrotlett
Society, Society of Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors, North
American Parrot Society, National Cockatiel Society,
American Cockatiel Society, among others ...
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
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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.
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.
Avicultural Honors
| 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 CF 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.
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 CF 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.
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.
American Cockatiel Society, Inc.
A charter member and the first to join outside of Texas,
Linda served ACS as:
* 1978 New England state coordinator
* 1981-1983 Massachusetts state coordinator
* 1980-1983 AFA delegate
* 1983 nutrition advisor for the ACS Journal
* 1983 first vice president/state coordinator chairman
* She 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.
Linda served ACS as:
* 1978 New England state coordinator
* 1981-1983 Massachusetts state coordinator
* 1980-1983 AFA delegate
* 1983 nutrition advisor for the ACS Journal
* 1983 first vice president/state coordinator chairman
* She 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.
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,"
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| Program Presentations |
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:
and national conventions and symposiums since 1982. In
addition to genetic workshops, lectures, and discussions, a
selection of her presentations include the following venues:
EDITING WORK
Senior Editor, Cockatiel & Parakeet World
Seacoast Publishing Co.
Group Editor, the Cockatiel Chronicle
Cockatiel Foundation, Inc.
Editor, NAPS Journal
North American Parrot Society, Inc.
Editor, NCS Journal
National Cockatiel Society, Inc.
Senior Editor, Cockatiel & Parakeet World
Seacoast Publishing Co.
Group Editor, the Cockatiel Chronicle
Cockatiel Foundation, Inc.
Editor, NAPS Journal
North American Parrot Society, Inc.
Editor, NCS Journal
National Cockatiel Society, Inc.