Avian Flashcards
Avian
veterinary term for a bird
Hen
female bird of breeding age
Cock
male bird of breeding age
Brood
young birds in the nest at one time
Clutch
total number of eggs in the nest
Chick
newborn bird
Juvenile
young bird that has not yet developed feathers
Fledgling
young bird that has left the nest but is not eating on its own
Weanling
young bird that has left the nest and is feeding on its own
Flock
group of birds
Company
group of birds
Barb
individual section that projects from the wing and forms the feather
Beak
Hard structure that forms the mouth of a bird
Breast
front area of the chest
Crown
top of the head
Feather
similar to hair parts that form the wings and allow flight in certain species
Primary Feathers
lower feather of the wing that forms the first row
Secondary feathers
upper feathers of the wing that form the second row
Talon
claws or nails of the feet
Throat
area below the beak
Wing
formed by feathers on each side of a bird that act as arms
