The Avicultural Magazine, Vol. 12 (Classic Reprint)

D. Seth-Smith, R. I. Pocock

ISBN 10: 1333107498 / ISBN 13: 9781333107499

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This fascinating book enriches our understanding of the intriguing, secretive, and highly intelligent Kagu, a bird native to the lush rainforests of New Caledonia. As one of only a few surviving species in its family of flightless birds, the Kagu has faced numerous threats in recent times. By delving deep into the species' unique behavioural and biological traits, and exploring the complex challenges it faces to thrive in today's ecosystems, this book sheds light on the ongoing conservation efforts surrounding this remarkable bird and its habitat. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781333107499_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Avicultural Magazine, Vol. 12 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333107498
• ISBN 13: 9781333107499
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Pets and Animals

About this title

Synopsis

Inside this 1921 issue, explore the world of birds kept in captivity and in the wild—told by the community that studies them. This edition of The Avicultural Magazine gathers practical notes, breed reports, and field observations from the Avicultural Society, offering a window into early 20th‑century aviculture.

Readers will get a concrete sense of the era’s breeding efforts, aviary management, and the diverse species kept by members. The magazine blends practical how‑tos with field notes, reflecting both everyday care and scientific curiosity.

The content emphasizes hands‑on experience, audience correspondence, and the society’s ongoing dialogue about keeping birds healthy, breeding successfully, and understanding their habits in captivity and in the wild.

• Breeding notes and challenges across waterfowl, cockatoos, and other species


• Aviary management ideas and observations from members’ experiments


• Correspondence, editorials, and society governance relevant to hobbyists


• Species profiles and firsthand accounts from multiple contributors

Ideal for readers of vintage aviculture, bird keepers, and researchers interested in early 20th‑century bird keeping and study.