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of those aviculturists who either failed to obtain a copy of the first

edition or have taken up the study of aviculture during the time the

book was unobtainable. The result is a handsome volume abounding

in plates, coloured and plain, and packed with all the information

most needed by experienced and inexperienced aviculturists. A great

part has been rewritten and revised by Monsieur Delacour, the general

classification and nomenclature brought up to date, and many additions

made. As far as is known, mention has been made of most species

kept in captivity in Europe, together with such facts and hints as are

necessary for their health and comfort, housing, food, general manage¬

ment, and treatment in disease.


The following genera are included in this volume : Crows and their

allies ; Weavers, Finches, Buntings, Tanagers, Sun and Sugar Birds,

Fruitsuckers, Thrushes and their allies, Warblers, Swallows, Pittas, and

Martins, etc. There is a good index, and the book is clearly printed and

handsomely bound. It may be said, without fear of contradiction, that

no aviculturist can afford to be without a copy, and the more it is studied

the better it will be for both man and bird.



E. F. C.



