ANSC Chapter 20 Review

Of all parrots, ____ are the most adept at learning how to talk

african grays

what is true about cockatiels

they are easy to train and care for

most lorikeets have

green wings

what best describes canaries

they are known for their love of singing

the small hair-like feathers that birds use for making small flight adjustments and repositioning other feathers are called

filoplumes

when a bird swallows food, which part of the digestive system does the food enter first

crop

what feathers are commonly trimmed on pet birds to prevent them from flying

rectrices

what type of food is toxic to bird

celery

a cuttlebone serves as a source of ____ for birds

calcium

what are the natural feeing times for birds

morning and evening

tail bobbing while breathing is a sign of ____ in birds

respiratory disease

weight loss, lack of interest in surroundings, lack of energy, bright green watery droppings, and eye discharge and swelling are common signs of which condition in birds

chlamydiosis

what method is used to diagnose metabolic bone disease in birds

x-ray imaging

pacheco’s disease causes inflammation of the

liver

what material is recommended for perches in a birdcage

maple

one of the best materials for lining a cage floor is

paper towels

what is the first step in training a new pet bird

speaking to the bird while giving it treats

what should you do if a bird engages in problematic screaming behavior

cover the cage with a sheet and then walk away

if there are four breeding pairs in a budgerigar colony, how many nest boxes should be provided in the cage

8

you can legally own a quaker parrot in which of these states

new jersey