The Natural History of Cage Birds
by J. M. Bechstein
Publisher: W. & R. Chambers 1845
ISBN/ASIN: B008E4BL5W
Number of pages: 348
Description:
The natural history of cage birds, their management, habits, food, diseases, treatment, breeding, and the methods of catching them. The author described all the indigenous European birds with which he was acquainted that are capable of being tamed, and are pleasing in the house.
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