Exhibiting Birds

by A.E. Decoteau

Dr. Decoteau is an exceptional aviculturist and the founder of The Society of Parrot Breeders and Exhibitors. He established the classification system of judging parrots and is singularly responsible... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876668309
• ISBN13: 9780876668306
• Release Date: April 1983
• Publisher: TFH Publications
• Length: 192 Pages

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EXHIBITING BIRDS by Dr. Decoteau

EXHIBITING BIRDS by Dr. A.E. Decoteau As a forum for aviculturists who enjoy meeting with their fellow birdlovers and exchanging information, cagebird shows are becoming increasingly popular. This book presents an authoritative introduction to exhibiting and competition. Providing a highly informative guide which covers all aspects of bird exhibiting, the text tells how to prepare for a show, explains the method of organization and details the classification for showing; it also provides standards for some of the most popular cagebirds. Dr. Decoteau, a well known judge of parrots and exotics, outlines a model Schedule of Classes and proposes guidelines for judging those birds, notably parrots which are more and more frequently entered in shows. Many fullcolor illustrations provide a "you are there" glimpse into this exciting aspect of bird hobby. CONTENTS: A SHORT HISTORY OF EXHIBITING SHOWS AND THEIR ORGANIZATION; CLASSIFICATION FOR SHOWING; EXHIBITING; JUDGING IN THEORY AND PRACTICE; SOME BIRD STANDARDS. T.F.H. PUBLICATIONS, INC