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Birds: biology and husbandry
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Birds: biology and husbandry
- Authors: Richard Jones and Carli Dodd
- From: BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing
- Item: Chapter 3, pp 58 - 79
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443132.3
- Copyright: © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2012
Abstract
This chapter covers common species of birds seen in veterinary practice, their anatomy and physiology, dietary and housing requirements, and common behavioural issues. Includes self-assessment questions.
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Psittaciformes. (a) African or Congo grey parrot. (b) Timneh grey. (c) Blue-fronted Amazon. (d) Double yellow-headed Amazon. (e) Budgerigar. (f) Yellow-sided caique. (g) Cockatiel. (h) Lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo. (i) Galah or roseate cockatoo. (j) Sun conure. (k) Maroon-bellied conure. (l) Grande eclectus. (m) Blue and gold macaw. (n) Greenwing macaw. (o) Quaker or monk parakeets. (p) Blue-headed pionus. (q) White-capped pionus. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Psittaciformes. (a) African or Congo grey parrot. (b) Timneh grey. (c) Blue-fronted Amazon. (d) Double yellow-headed Amazon. (e) Budgerigar. (f) Yellow-sided caique. (g) Cockatiel. (h) Lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo. (i) Galah or roseate cockatoo. (j) Sun conure. (k) Maroon-bellied conure. (l) Grande eclectus. (m) Blue and gold macaw. (n) Greenwing macaw. (o) Quaker or monk parakeets. (p) Blue-headed pionus. (q) White-capped pionus.
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Passeriformes. (a) Canaries. (b) Zebra finches. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Passeriformes. (a) Canaries. (b) Zebra finches.
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Falconiformes. (a) Gyr falcon. (b) Kestrel. (c) Peregrine falcon. (d) Goshawk. (e) Sparrowhawk. (f) Harris’ hawk. (g) Bald eagle. (h) Golden eagle. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Falconiformes. (a) Gyr falcon. (b) Kestrel. (c) Peregrine falcon. (d) Goshawk. (e) Sparrowhawk. (f) Harris’ hawk. (g) Bald eagle. (h) Golden eagle.
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Strigiformes. (a) Barn owl. (b) European eagle owl. (c) Tawny owl. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Strigiformes. (a) Barn owl. (b) European eagle owl. (c) Tawny owl.
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Anseriformes. (a) Indian runner duck (left) and female mallard (right). (b) Muscovy duck. (c) Hawaiian/nene goose. (d) Toulouse goose. (e) Black swan. (f) Mute swan. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Anseriformes. (a) Indian runner duck (left) and female mallard (right). (b) Muscovy duck. (c) Hawaiian/nene goose. (d) Toulouse goose. (e) Black swan. (f) Mute swan.
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Galliformes. (a) Male frizzle bantam. (b) Buff laced frizzle. (c) Blue silkie bantam. (d) Female buff silkie. (e) Female buff Sussex bantam. (f) Male speckled Sussex. (g) Male blue laced Wyandotte. (h) Female golden laced Wyandotte. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Galliformes. (a) Male frizzle bantam. (b) Buff laced frizzle. (c) Blue silkie bantam. (d) Female buff silkie. (e) Female buff Sussex bantam. (f) Male speckled Sussex. (g) Male blue laced Wyandotte. (h) Female golden laced Wyandotte.
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Endoscopic view of the syrinx. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Endoscopic view of the syrinx.
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Endoscopic view of the lung and ostia. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Endoscopic view of the lung and ostia.
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Ventrodorsal thorax and abdomen, illustrating the position of organs. H, heart; Li, liver; L, lung; K, kidney. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Ventrodorsal thorax and abdomen, illustrating the position of organs. H, heart; Li, liver; L, lung; K, kidney.
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Endoscopic view of the liver. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Endoscopic view of the liver.
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Endoscopic view of the kidney. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Endoscopic view of the kidney.
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Endoscopic view of the testes. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Endoscopic view of the testes.
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Endoscopic view of the ovary. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Endoscopic view of the ovary.
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Positive radiographic image of the lateral skull. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Positive radiographic image of the lateral skull.
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The structure of the wing. 1, humerus; 2, ulna; 3, radius; 4, major metacarpal; 5, alula; 6, digits. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The structure of the wing. 1, humerus; 2, ulna; 3, radius; 4, major metacarpal; 5, alula; 6, digits.
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The structure of the leg. 1, femur; 2, tibiotarsus; 3, tarsometatarsus. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The structure of the leg. 1, femur; 2, tibiotarsus; 3, tarsometatarsus.
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Chickens exhibit several modifications of the skin. 1, comb; 2, wattle; 3, spurs. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Chickens exhibit several modifications of the skin. 1, comb; 2, wattle; 3, spurs.
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(a) Male Australian king parrot. (b) Female Australian king parrot. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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(a) Male Australian king parrot. (b) Female Australian king parrot.
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Male (a) and female (b) red-sided eclectus. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Male (a) and female (b) red-sided eclectus.