Avian Flashcards
What are the main parts of a feather
Rachis
barbs and barbules
What are the different types of feathers
primary - flight feathers (Remiges and Rectrices)
Secondary - flight feathers
Contour - Body feathers
Down - powder/ oiled feathers
Define pterylae and apterylae
pyterylae - feathered places
apterylae - without feathers (around eyes, legs, and feet)
what is the keel
breast bone of flighted birds
pectoral muscle attachment site
what are the two fused bones
synsacrum
pygostyle
what are pneumatic bones
hollow bones
femur, humorous, and some vertebrae
make the bird lighter and connect to respiratory system
What is the Cere and the Operculum
Cere - place around the nares
Operculum - is the flap inside of the nostril
What is different about a birds breathing mechanism
no diaphram
What is the syrinx
voice box
what is molting
dropping old feathers, making new ones
What is some abnormal behaviors for a bird
feather destruction sitting on cage floor fluffed feathers - not preening sudden friendliness no poop mouth breathing falling
what should the cage size be
larger than wing span and taller
perches in a cage should be ______
varied in diameter
where should a cage be located
not against a neighbors wall or a staircase wall
should have the ability to feel like it can get out of site (ex. if cage was placed near a window)
what do 85% of disease problems result from
nutrition and husbandry
