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Ch29 - Birds Flashcards

1
Q

What helps birds cool themselves when they get too hot?

A

Panting

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2
Q

What is a necessary component of all bird diets?

A

Grit

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3
Q

Controlling a bird’s flight by removing the distal wing tip is called _________.

A

pinioning

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4
Q

Where is grit kept in the avian digestive tract?

A

Gizzard

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5
Q

What is a distinctive feature of the avian reproductive tract?

A

Only the left ovary is functional

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6
Q

Birds are in the taxonomic class of _______.

A

aves

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7
Q

The body temp in birds is __________ most mammals.

A

Higher than

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8
Q

What is a dangerous consequence of restricting the movement of a bird’s keel bone while restraining it?

A

It could suffocate

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9
Q

Where is the spur located on a bird?

A

On the lower leg of a male galliform, which points towards the tail.

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10
Q

Chickens, turkeys and quail (aka poultry) all belong to what scientific order?

A

Galliformes

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11
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Pigeons and doves belong to what scientific order?

A

Columbiformes

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12
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Crows, sparrows and finches belong to what scientific order?

A

Passeriformes (commonly “passerines”)

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13
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What is a “pecking order”?

A

Social hierarchy or dominance of birds

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14
Q

List 4 functions of feathers

A
  • insulation from the cold
  • assist in cooling when hot
  • protecting from water
  • help in flying
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15
Q

True or False: the hollow bones of birds are a part of their respiratory system

A

True

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16
Q

True or False: crop milk is only made by female birds

A

False (both males and females can produce it)

17
Q

True or False: birds lose excess heat by sweating and panting

A

False (birds don’t have sweat glands, therefore they can’t sweat; but they do pant)

18
Q

True or False: only the left ovary and oviduct are functional in birds

A

True

19
Q

True or False: holding birds upside down is the preferred method of handling.

A

False (birds should always be held upright)

20
Q

True or False: environmental enrichment is not necessary for birds

A

False (perches, nest boxes, or substrate for foraging are all good enrichment items for birds)

21
Q

True or False: the length of exposure and type of light is important in bird reprocution

A

True

22
Q

What is the most common method of identifying individual birds?

A

Leg band

23
Q

What is the purpose of grit in a bird’s diet?

A

To break open seeds and grind feed

24
Q

True or False: Species-appropriate habitat features, such as water baths, should be added to their enclosure

A

True

25
Q

What is the average lifespan of a chicken?

A

5-8 years

26
Q

What is NOT a usual method of euthanasia for birds and requires specific IACUC protocol?

A

Thoracic compression

27
Q

What are 3 common methods of euthanasia in birds?

A

Overdosing with barbiturate (IV injection), CO2 inhalation, and overdose of inhalant anesthetic.

cervical dislocation, decapitation, maceration, or use of other gases depend on animal size and need IACUC approval

28
Q

What is sexual dimorphism?

A

There are clear physical differences between the males and females of a species.

For birds, males and females may differ significantly in size, feather conformation, and color patter

29
Q

Which agencies are involved in regulating the use of wild birds in research?

A

State Natural Resources department
State Fish and Game department
US Fish and Wildlife Service

30
Q

True or False: Wild birds will readily accept food from a dish

A

False

31
Q

True or False: Multiple food and water sources should be provided to prevent feed hoarding

A

True

32
Q

True or False: Wild birds require a quiet environment

A

True

33
Q

What are common signs of pain/distress in birds?

A

hunched posture, dropped head and neck, dull eyes, ruffled feathers, non-responsive attitude, isolation from other conspecifics

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