Glen Holland's intense interest in wildlife, the outdoors and, in particular, ornithology, began in the early years of his life in South Africa. Much of his free time during school years was spent doing voluntary work at the World of Birds, assisting with the rescue of oil-contaminated sea birds, and reading all things avicultural. This avocation ultimately led to a career that encompassed various aspects of wildlife and habitat management, conservation, and environmental education. In 1997, Glen and his family moved to New Zealand where he realized a lifelong goal of working at the Mt. Bruce National Wildlife Centre as species manager. He has most recently held the post of director of the Auckland Zoo.
Kent Knowles, President
Raptor Conservancy of Virginia
May 2008The Encyclopedia of Aviculture, by Glen Holland and a
galaxy of outstanding and experienced aviculturalists, is an
exceptionally complete and helpful reference with a wealth of
helpful information for all people who keep birds in captivity,
especially professionals and serious amateurs. The book is also
aimed at improving the role of aviculturalists in conservation. and
expanding the effective use of captive birds in environmental
education. Key subjects discussed in detail include landscape,
stress management, control of vermin, propagation of live food, and
hand rearing. Species ac-counts for a wide range of birds of the
world are included; the accounts are thorough and very helpful. The
book also contains detailed and comprehensive tables, as well as
over 60 pages of color photographs. The book is devoted to
exploring key aviculture subjects not usually discussed in detail
in aviculture reference books; thus, avian construction and
nutrition are not featured. Overall, this book is an outstanding
source of information for aviculturalists maintaining captive
birds, and should be an invaluable reference. By Bill Naylor
Not since Rudgers and Norris's 1972 Encyclopedia of Aviculture, has
there been a complete in depth treatise of birds that are kept in
captivity and the techniques required to maintain them
successfully.The Author Glen Holland hasn't gone for the easy
option and cut and pasted standard information, or padded it out
with irrelevant photos. Everything is pertinent to this reference
book and practical manual on bird keeping. He has researched the
journals of avicultural societies and bird clubs, and harnessed
input from zoo aviculturists, gathering details which would
normally see the light of day.Many will complain about various
omissions. But these can always be included in future editions.Its
not the last word on bird keeping but its the most up to date.
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