Estrildid Finches of the World
by Derek Goodwin
Publisher: Cornell University Press, 1st ed., 1982
ISBN-10: 0801414334
ISBN-13: 978-0801414336
328 pages
In this, the third in his series on the bird groups, David Goodwin describes the estrildids, a colourful group that have long been popular as aviary birds. He deals with behaviour, biology, coloration, adaptive radiation and other aspects, describing each species in detail, and also gives information on keeping the birds. The book includes maps and diagrams, as well as colour plates by Martin Woodcock.