Chapter 22 Birds of a Feather Birds Twolegged

Chapter 22 Birds of a Feather

Birds • Two-legged, egg-laying, warm-blooded animals that have a unique anatomy because of their ability to fly • Skeletal system of birds is modified to enable the bird to fly

Respiratory System • Anatomy and physiology – – air sacs syrinx keel pygostyle

Respiratory System • Choana – posterior naris; the cleft in the hard palate of birds

Integumentary System • External parts of a bird – – – coverts tail feathers cere beak crown nape

Integumentary System • Feather parts – – – calamus barbule rachis hooklet vane

Gastrointestinal System • Gastrointestinal terms – – – cloaca coprodeum crop proventriculus vent

Musculoskeletal System • Columella • Furcula • Scleral ring

Urogenital System • Urogenital terms – – – isthmus magnum sperm nests urodeum uterus vagina

Poultry Terms • • Average daily gain Broiler Brooder Candling Confinement Free range Layer

Poultry Terms • Hand feet terms – – comb wattle beard spur

Pet Bird Terms • • • Aviary Aviculture Cage Feather picking Hand-raised

Pet Bird Terms • Wing clipping – trimming wings of birds to alter their flight; also referred to as pinioning

Ratite Terms • Emu – Oil • Ostrich – Feathers or skin • Rhea – Skin

Medical Terms for Birds • Additional terms for birds can be found in the text. • Review Course. Mate to make sure you understand these terms.