Avian Midterm

Question 1

True or false: Birds that do not show signs of stress or sickness means that they are not sick.

Answer 1

False: Birds can be sick or stressed and not show any signs of it externally. It is their natural instinct not to show weakness in the wild so that they are not more vulnerable to predators.

Question 2

Name 5 requirements of birds that should be taken into consideration when deciding to own one.

Answer 2

1. Mental Requirements
2. Social Requirements
3. Longevity(Usually outlive owners)
4. Physical Requirements
5. Medical Requirements

Question 3

True or false: birds are the most popular exotic pet

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Name two differences between human-bird and human-dog interaction.

Answer 4

1. Birds require more effort from the bird owner to get a positive response from the bird.
2. Birds require more more time to train than cats and dogs.

Question 5

True or false: Finches and canaries are not taken to the vet as frequently as other birds that bond more with the owner.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What species of bird produces a powder that can cause allergies?

Answer 6

Cockatoos

Question 7

What is the species of bird with the most pronounced sexual dimorphism of any psittacine?

Answer 7

Eclectus species

Question 8

What is the species that produces a sniffing sound that is often confused with upper respiratory disease?

Answer 8

Pionus

Question 9

Around what time of the day do birds begin to eat dinner and why?

Answer 9

In the early evening around 6 P.M because in the wild, this is the time that they would begin to forage for dinner with the flock.

Question 10

How many hours of sleep do birds need?

Answer 10

12 Hours

Question 11

List 5 potential bird killers

Answer 11

Plug in air fresheners or incense, aerosol sprays like hairspray, cigarette or cigar smoke, fertilizers, toxic plants, foods like avocado or chocolate, and dangers such as small children, cats, and ceiling fans.

Question 12

List 6 “Bird Donts”

Answer 12

1. Dont expect it not to be messy.
2. Dont expect it not to make noise early in the mornings.
3. Dont expect it not to chew anything within the reach of his beak.
4. Dont forget to provide them with a toy.
5. Dont expect it not to destroy their toys.
6. Dont stop reading and learning about your birds.

Question 13

Define “Species”.

Answer 13

A single distinct class sharing specific DNA and physical features that differentiate them from other species and are uniform in appearance.

Question 14

Define “Subspecies”.

Answer 14

A population within a population that shares most of the same physical characteristics but the distinctions are visible.

Question 15

Define “Mutation”

Answer 15

A visible effect of a change in the DNA structure of an animal which results in the offspring looking different from that of the parents.

Question 16

Define “Sport”

Answer 16

A one-time visible change in an animal or bird which cannot be reproduced in subsequent breeding.

Question 17

Define “Breed”

Answer 17

A genetically pure line of animal with consistent and predictable traits with little or no variation between individuals. Can only be applied to fully domesticated animals.

Question 18

True or false: Finches should be kept in pairs.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What are three foods that are toxic to birds?

Answer 19

Avocados, chocolate, onions.

Also: Candy, apple seeds,

Question 20

Which type of birds are prone to obesity?

Answer 20

Amazon parrot and pionus

Question 21

Which type of birds are referred to heavy bodied?

Answer 21

Amazon parrot and the African Grey

Question 22

Why are birds more sensitive to cleaning products and chemicals than most mammals?

Answer 22

Because of their respiratory system (Air sacs)

Question 23

Which type of bird is incorrectly referred to as “parakeets” in the pet trade?

Answer 23

Budgerigars

Question 24

Where do you preferably take blood from larger birds such as macaws?

Answer 24

Right jugular vein

Question 25

Where do you preferably take blood from smaller birds such as lovebirds and canaries?

Answer 25

Medial metatarsal vein

Question 26

Give reasons why the medial metatarsal vein would be the preferred venipuncture location?

Answer 26

Because you can quickly release the bird after you have taken the blood, because it is a more stable venipuncture, because it is easier to bandage, and it is less likely to form hematomas.

Question 27

What are some clinical signs of Canine Distemper virus in ferrets?

Answer 27

Mucousal ocular discharge, pawing at the face, drooling, anorexia, depression,and excessively keratinized foot pads.

Question 28

Name two morphological characteristics of Cockatoos that distinguish them from other birds.

Answer 28

Their crest and the powderdown that they produce.

Question 29

What does the preen gland do?

Answer 29

It produces a creamy, yellowish secretion when the bird is preening or grooming.

Question 30

What is the scientific name for ferret?

Answer 30

Mustela putorius furo

Question 31

Why is a choke hold method of restraint better for macaws?

Answer 31

To avoid facial bruising.

Question 32

Which feathers are trimmed off a bird?

Answer 32

The primary’s.

Question 33

Why do we trim feathers?

Answer 33

To avoid high uplift and continuous flight.

Question 34

Why should ferrets with insulinomas not be fasted for more than 4-6 hours?

Answer 34

To prevent a hypoglycemic episode.

Question 35

How do you stop the bleeding of a blood feather?

Answer 35

Pull out the whole feather and apply pressure.