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Linda S. Rubin
The Information Source for Cockatiel
Genetics & Color Mutations
Guide to Cockatiel Color Mutations
www.BirdChannel.com (BIRD TALK's website) names Linda S. Rubin as Ask the Experts Columnist on cockatiels, psittaculas, more...
Linda S. Rubin writes as a
Bird Expert on Cockatiels,
Psittaculas  & Budgerigars for
BIRD TALK'S website,
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Premiere Book Review
by Dale R. Thompson
co-editor, AFA WATCHBIRD magazine
published in AFA WATCHBIRD, volume XIX, No. 4
The Complete Guide   
to  COCKATIEL
COLOR MUTATIONS
Volume 1
Forward by Thomas C. Marshall,
past president of the
American Federation of Aviculture, Inc.
  • Unabridged collection of 11+ Chapters as originally                     
             published in the author's columns, "Talk From Tangowood,"
             in American Cage Bird Magazine AND published in
             Cage & Aviary Birds (United Kingdom). Obtain your
             own complete collection in one binding.

  • Describes why we see color mutations as we view them

  • Provides complete descriptions and historical account of
    primary color mutations

  • Includes frequent references to cockatiel show standards

  • Two appendices never published

  • Two additional expectations tables
For cockatiel enthusiasts, whether beginners, seasoned breeders or owners of pet cockatiels, Linda Rubin's Cockatiel Color
Mutations is an excellent reference on this subject. Written with clear, understandable language, this guide gives a
comprehensive study on the color pigmentations found in cockatiels. The first 11 chapters are based on a series of articles by
Linda Rubin entitled "Color Pigmentation in Cockatiels" originally published in American Cage Bird Magazine. Linda wrote a
column in ACBM called, "Talk From Tangowood." These chapters explain the mutations that have appeared in cockatiels in terms
of color pigmentation. This in-depth study gives a thorough understanding of why mutations appear the way they are seen
visually. Another plus with this guide is that it makes references to show standards and explains what is desirable on the show
bench. This is an ideal aid for those breeders interested in showing their birds.

Several additional chapters have been written including two appendices and several tables. Appendix i gives an historical record
of the primary cockatiel mutations and when cross mutations became popular. Appendix II gives the characteristics of the seven
main cockatiel mutations and their crosses whether they are double or multiple crosses. Two tables give an easy method of
calculating sex-linked and simple recessive mutations. They are easy to read and understand. Although this guide is a softbound
booklet with no color photography of the mutations, it is a "must" for those interested in cockatiels and their mutations. This
information has been explained to a depth not found in many publications. For those interested in seeing many of the color
mutations found in cockatiels, I recommend the February/March 1991 issue of AFA Watchbird magazine which has a special
issue on cockatiels. Linda Rubin wrote several articles in this issue and submitted the wonderful color photography of the
cockatiel center spread. This guide has been written by a very knowledgeable author. Not only has Linda Rubin reproduced
cockatiels for many years, she is also a certified panel judge for both the National Cockatiel Society (NCS) and the Society of
Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors (SPBE). She was also the author of the NCS's official "Show Standard of Excellence," by which NCS
cockatiels are judged."
Available Spring 2010 ~ read book review below
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Complete Guide Title Page & Book Review                   Forward                  Excerpt to Color Pigmentation, part V                 Excerpt to Color Pigmentation, part VIII
The
Complete
Guide
to Cockatiel
Color
Mutations
Volume 1
by
Linda S. Rubin  
Read Chapter excerpts by visiting links at the top of this page.
COMING SOON! Available Spring 2010
~ This work is being transformed into
a downloadable digital book in order
to keep the expense down for you;
solid information with full
descriptions, nomenclature and
history of the primary mutations - all
beautifully illustrated with colorful
photos of these stunning mutations.

Read FREE chapter excerpts
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