A Guide to Neophema and Neopsephotus Genera

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A GUIDE TO NEOPHEMA AND NEOPSEPHOTUS GENERA : SOFT COVER BOOK. The author, Dr Alain Campagne has been keeping birds since the 1970s and since 2000 has been seriously involved in the breeding of Neophema and Neopsephotus species. He is one of the growing number of 'modern' aviculturists who have embraced the internet and participate in international forums.

The early sections of this 224-page guide provide all the basic information which any new breeder of Neophema and Neopsephotus species. Avian veterinarian Dr Bob Doneley has contributed a thorough Health and Disease section with plenty of information specific to these species of parrots. Alain Campagne discusses pigmentation, mutations and genetics, in general terms, so that the reader can understand what the different names mean and how they produce their colours in different birds. This is a best seller for breeders who need assistance with understanding mutations in the Neophema and Neopsephotus genus.