References & further reading
Good reading begins with a source. Explore the historical accounts, museum essays, and cultural research behind our introductory articles.
Our reading list
- National Museum of the Philippines — Cockfighting Implements ↗
- Antonio Pigafetta — Account of Magellan’s Voyage ↗
- National Commission for Culture and the Arts — Philippine Martial Dance ↗
- University of Hawaiʻi — Sabong in the Visayas ↗
- Oklahoma State University — Old English Game ↗
- Oklahoma State University — Aseel ↗
- Rare Breeds Survival Trust — Modern Game ↗
- Pennsylvania State University Extension — Breeds and Varieties ↗
- University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine — Poultry terminology ↗
- RSPCA Knowledgebase — Chicken terminology ↗
- José Rizal — Noli Me Tangere, Chapter XLVI, The Cockpit (Charles Derbyshire translation) ↗
- American Poultry Association — Accepted Breeds & Varieties ↗
- City of Naga — Ordinance 2004-123, definitions of cockpit personnel ↗
Our editorial approach
SabongWiki is an independent introductory resource. We distinguish historical observations from interpretation and link to source material so you can read in context. Illustrative images are not documentary evidence.
Some links are promotional referral links. They are separate from the sources used for our articles.