FINCHES
FINCHES IN GENERAL
Derek Goodwin, Estrildid Finches of the World - a classic reference, extensive field descriptions of finches
Klaus Immelmann, Australian Finches - also a classic reference on finches
Robert G. Black, Avian Nutrition - one of the only extensive studies of nutrition of small birds
Robert Stroud (The Birdman of Alcatraz), Stroud's Digest on the Diseases of Birds - his work was mainly on canaries, but also applies to finches
Christa Koepff, The New Finch Handbook - one of the Barron's pet series, a great reference on over 60 species of finches
Ian Hinze is a very experienced bird keeper who frequently publishes articles. These articles on waxbills are helpful for finches in general.
Other books on finches are listed in these two articles: Finch Books and Top Ten Books
GOULDIAN FINCHES
John Sammut and Rob Marshall, A Guide to Gouldian Finches, their Management, Care & Breeding - lots of photos of different mutations of Gouldians
Rob Marshall, Gouldian & Finch Health - a recently published book
Matthew Vriends, Gouldian Finches - good basic book available in most book stores, also from the Barron's pet series
Erythrura - Belgian site with a wealth of information
LadyGouldianFinch.com - lots of great articles on the Gouldian finch
MyGouldianAviary.com - Australian site on Gouldians
OWL FINCHES
A.J.Mobbs, Bicheno Finches - one of the best references I've yet to find on Owl finches
Various articles and photos on FinchWorld
Owl Finches and The Owl Finch - both articles by experienced breeders found on the National Finch and Softbill Society web site
SOCIETY FINCHES
Robin Restall, Munias & Mannikins - one of the best references on birds of the Lonchura species, of which the society is one
Munias & Mannikins - a site with very good photos of many of the Lonchura species
ZEBRA FINCHES
Hans-Jurgen Martin, Zebra Finches - part of the Barron's pet series, a good little reference on the Zebra finch
eFinch.com - specializing in Zebra finches, he has information on the many mutations of this bird and other finches, also interesting photos of finch mouth markings
HANDFEEDING FINCHES
Myra's methods of hand feeding zebra finches at FinchNiche
Another description of hand feeding finches at UniqueBeak
A heartwarming description of hand feeding a finch on LadyGouldianFinch
SHOPS
I always try my local pet or feed stores for most items. But because I am picky, I often end up ordering over the internet. The following shops are good places to get vitamins, medicines and hard to find supplies.
Birds2Grow.com
FinchNiche
LadyGouldianFinch
Other on-line shops, such Drs.Foster& Smith also have lots of things for finches. What I can't find, I do a search for and compare prices. There are many shops on the internet to choose from. As I use a small size full spectrum light bulb, I get it here HarringtonLights. Read the articles below for reasons for using full spectrum bulbs for birds. It is easy enough to longer size full spectrum bulbs at Home Depot or other such stores.
LIGHTING
see Robert Black's Avian Nutrition and article "Cage Bird and Vitamin D" can be ordered on Birds2Grow and his article on-line "Cage Bird Lighting"
Ian Hinze on lighting for birds
On Birds & Lighting - this site has a collection of excellent articles on lighting for birds, as well as the experiments of Dr. Ott
JOURNALS (I list only a few)
National Finch & Softbill Society Journal (NFSS)- must be a member, only about finches
Australian Aviculture Journal - must join their society
Just Finches and Softbills- new magazine from New Zealand
Bird Talk - about all pet birds, but helpful articles & ads
FINCH BREEDERS' SITES (only a few)
AcadianaAviaries - mainly zebra finches
CaliforniaFinches - Dave Swoger's site with breeder listings
DebsBirds - experienced breeder with an aviary in central California
DelmarGouldians - raises unusual mutations of goulds
ExoticFinches - mainly society finches, interesting information
FinchNiche - some great articles on finches and bird products
FlightsofFinches - San Diego aviary
SoCalFinches - experienced breeder near to me
YAHOO BIRD GROUPS (only a very few of my favorites)
FinchFriends - needless-to-say, a very friendly group, esp. for newcomers
GouldianPreservationSociety - run by the owner of Delmar Gouldians, who has generously shared her recipes with list members
NFSS (National Finch and Softbill society)-must be member
OurBirds- mainly California breeders
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