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Zeaman, John

Birds: From Forest to Family Room

64 pp. | Watts | February, 1999 | Library ISBN 0-531-20351-4 $$24.00
(3) 4-6 Before They Were Pets series. Zeaman presents an intriguing look at bird domestication, including information on bird evolution, the first human attempts at taming (including geese and jungle fowl for food, doves and pigeons for communication, and raptors for hunting), and the history of domestication of birds for pleasure. Reproductions and color photos add to the liveliness of the presentation. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

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