Abstract
Wide spread increase in the human population and the effect this has on the balance of the world is of concern to all of us. From the aviculturalist's point of view, this means more and more encroachment by people on the natural habitat of the wild birds, and their subsequent competition for space and food. Many populations of animals including birds are being pushed out of their traditional homes and into the territories of others. This places an extra burden on the remaining "natural" habitat which, in many cases, is not of the quality of that annexed by humans. In a given area, only a finite number of similar animals are able to successfully make a living for themselves and...
