The Natural History of Cage Birds Their Management, Habits, Food, Diseases, Treatment, Breeding, and the Methods of Catching Them.

"The Natural History of Cage Birds" by Johann Matthäus Bechstein is a handbook from the 1800s offering advice on looking after birds that live in cages. The book gives all sorts of information on things like their normal behavior, what they eat, common sicknesses, how to breed them, and even how to trap them. Bechstein, who knows a lot about birds, wrote this to help people who keep birds as pets, since many didn't know how to properly care for them or tell different types apart. Readers can find helpful details on housing, food, breeding techniques, and illnesses that are common, leading readers to ensure their birds have the best care possible. The book also recognizes that birds are appealing because of their beautiful songs, colors, enriching peoples lives.