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| Complete Guide to Cockatiel Color Mutations |
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| Used with great success by cockatiel breeders and zoos worldwide |
| From the Forward ... by Mr. Thomas C. Marshall Former President, American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. |
| The Complete Guide to COCKATIEL COLOR MUTATIONS, Volume 1 |
| Complete Guide Title Page & Book Review Forward Excerpt to Color Pigmentation, part V Excerpt to Color Pigmentation, part VIII |
| Forward by Thomas C. Marshall, Past President of the American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. Book Review (below) by Mr. Dale R. Thompson Past Editor, AFA Watchbird, American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. |
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| published in the author's columns, "Talk From Tangowood," in American Cage Bird Magazine AND published in Cage & Aviary Birds (United Kingdom). Obtain your own complete collection in one binding. |
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| COMING SOON! ~ This work is being transformed into a downloadable digital book in order to keep the expense down for you; solid information with full descriptions, nomenclature and history of the primary mutations - all beautifully illustrated with colorful photos of these stunning mutations. Read FREE chapter excerpts highlighted in red on the bar above at the top of this page ... |
| "Fortunately, Linda Rubin has made available for us The Complete Guide to Cockatiel Color Mutations, reminiscent of earlier contributions, concerning color mutations of parrots, made by British author George Smith in chapters of his books, Lovebirds and Related Parrots and Encyclopedia of Cockatiels. However, Linda has taken the subject of mutations, in terms of color pigmentation to a greater depth and length than has previously been found in anything offered the aviculturist. Discussions of rare color mutations and her references to show standards, make this booklet a one of a kind phenomena for aviculturists with a penchant for the study genetics." |
| Premiere Book Review by Dale R. Thompson co-editor, AFA WATCHBIRD magazine published in AFA WATCHBIRD, volume XIX, No. 4 |
| For cockatiel enthusiasts, whether beginners, seasoned breeders or owners of pet cockatiels, Linda Rubin's Cockatiel Color Mutations is an excellent reference on this subject. Written with clear, understandable language, this guide gives a comprehensive study on the color pigmentations found in cockatiels. The first 11 chapters are based on a series of articles by Linda Rubin entitled "Color Pigmentation in Cockatiels" originally published in American Cage Bird Magazine. Linda wrote a column in ACBM called, "Talk From Tangowood." These chapters explain the mutations that have appeared in cockatiels in terms of color pigmentation. This in-depth study gives a thorough understanding of why mutations appear the way they are seen visually. Another plus with this guide is that it makes references to show standards and explains what is desirable on the show bench. This is an ideal aid for those breeders interested in showing their birds. Several additional chapters have been written including two appendices and several tables. Appendix i gives an historical record of the primary cockatiel mutations and when cross mutations became popular. Appendix II gives the characteristics of the seven main cockatiel mutations and their crosses whether they are double or multiple crosses. Two tables give an easy method of calculating sex-linked and simple recessive mutations. They are easy to read and understand. Although this guide is a softbound booklet with no color photography of the mutations, it is a "must" for those interested in cockatiels and their mutations. This information has been explained to a depth not found in many publications. For those interested in seeing many of the color mutations found in cockatiels, I recommend the February/March 1991 issue of AFA Watchbird magazine which has a special issue on cockatiels. Linda Rubin wrote several articles in this issue and submitted the wonderful color photography of the cockatiel center spread. This guide has been written by a very knowledgeable author. Not only has Linda Rubin reproduced cockatiels for many years, she is also a certified panel judge for both the National Cockatiel Society (NCS) and the Society of Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors (SPBE). She was also the author of the NCS's official "Show Standard of Excellence," by which NCS cockatiels are judged." |
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