Avian anatomy Flashcards
What is the shank?
Tarsometatarsus
How can you prevent spurs in roosters?
Remove spur papilla in chick prevents growth
Vertebrae?
More cervical. Fusion of thoracic vertebrae
Pelvis?
Open ventrally
What is the trabecular bone?
Thought to be a calcium store during laying season
What is a notarium?
The first 7 fused thoracic vertebra
What is the synsacrum?
Fused sacral vertebra
How many digits?
3
What is the uropygial gland?
Dorsal to caudal vertebrae and pygostyle for waterproofing. Disperse through preening
What birds do not have uropygial gland?
Pigeons, parrots, and hyacinth macaws
What is a vane?
The feather part
What is the shaft?
Center suport
What is a calamus or quill?
Embedded part of feather
What is a blood feather?
Immature or pin feather contains a vascular calamus
Remiges
Flight feathers
Rectrices
Tail feathers
Down feathers
Small fluffy and insulate no closed vane
Covert feathers
Small and cover other feathers
What is the main depressor of the wing?
Pectoralis muscle
What is the main elevator of the wing?
Supracoracoideus
Trachea?
Complete tracheal rings. Very rigid
What side is the esophagus on?
Right side
Where do birds get their voice?
Syrinx
