Lecture 53 - Avian Behavior Flashcards
what are the daily activities of Psittaciformes
- foraging
- resting
- self-grooming
- social interactions
what are the predisposing factors to behavioral problems
- not FULLY domesticated
- hand-rearing creates confusion
- husbandry deficits
- environmental stressors
- human stressors
what are environmental stressors
- isolation vs. overcrowding
- presence of predators
- unpredictable environment
- perceived mate
what are human stressors
- inappropriate relationship
- unpredictable interactions
- use of adverse training
what are the top 3 behavioral problems of pet parrots (for veterinarians)
- FDB
- chronic egg laying
- biting
what are the top 3 behavioral problems of pet parrots (for owners)
- biting
- screaming
- FDB
what is feather-destructive behavior
“feather picking” that is a disorder of captivity
if damage to underlying skin, it is self-mutilation
what are risk factors for FDB?
- sleep deprivation
- inadequate/inappropriate social relationships
- lack of foraging opportunities
- socialization at young age (or lack-of)
T/F: captive parrots are more likely to be affected by FDB
TRUE
what behavioral differentials lead to FDB
- anxiety/phobia
- attention seeking
- displacement behavior
- impulse control disorder
- prolonged repro behavior
what are the ABCs of behavior
A - Antecedents
B - Behavior
C - Consequences
T/F: treatment of FDB is supplying the environment with appropriate enrichment
TRUE
what were the results of parrot-parrot calling studies
birds exhibited high motivation and intentionality
what drugs can be administered to birds for FDB
haloperidol (antipsych)
amitriptyline, clomipramine (antidepressants)
what are the predisposing factors of aggression in birds
- poor socialization
- overattachment
- previous mishandling
what are the behavioral differentials for aggression in birds
- fear
- conditioned/learned
- territorial
- mate/sexual related
- redirected
how is aggression treated in birds
- desensitization
- reduction of certain interactions
- remove bird from territory before interactions
T/F: treatments for aggression is generalized
FALSE - specific to type
what is the number 1 cause for rehoming pet parrots
excessive screaming
what are the behavioral differential for excessive screaming
- anxiety/phobia
- inappropriate bond with humans
- attention-seeking
- lack of appropriate enrichment
