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Birds: Quails, Pheasants, Finches, Ostriches, Doves, Parrots, & Others, 2008
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A bibliography and related to the housing, husbandry, health and welfare of birds.
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parrotPetEducation.com
Drs. Foster & Smith.
Extensive species specific animal care information on Birds.
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Understanding Pet Bird Nutrition
University of Florida. Cooperative Extension Service.
This document may be used as a starting point for beginning pet bird owners while they make decisions about feeding their birds.
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A blue songbirdWest Nile Virus, 2007
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A bibliography and Web site resources related to the West Nile virus.
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Avian Welfare Resource Center
Avian Welfare Coalition.
Provides resources and educational outreach for the shelter and placement of displaced captive birds.
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Mallard duck swimming in waterRaising Ducks
University of Minnesota. Cooperative Extension.
Information on incubating, brooding and feeding ducks as well as breeder flock management. Useful for both farmers and pet owners.
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Pet Bird Care and Information
Up At Six Aviaries.
Includes information on associations, online suppliers, aviaries, artwork, behavior, sanctuaries, chat groups, mailing lists, classifieds, articles, games, and frequently asked questions.
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Protect Your Pet from Bird Flu  (PDF|345 KB)
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
This brochure describes steps you can take to help prevent the spread of Bird Flu and exotic Newcastle Disease (END).
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Guide to Pet Birds, Pet Parrots and Exotic Birds
Birds n Ways.
Includes information on exotic birds, parrots classifieds, magazines, breeders, suppliers, shows, care, etc.
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Pet Columns: Birds
University of Illinois. College of Veterinary Medicine.
Provides general information for bird owners. Specific questions about your bird's health should be directed toward your local veterinarian.
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Psittacosis (Parrot Fever Disease)
PetEducation.com.
Article describing the symptoms, cause, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, transmission to humans and additional reading references.
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Purchasing an Unweaned Baby Bird? Avoid Unnecessary Loss of Life!
Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine.
Articles discussing the issues of caring for an unweaned baby bird.
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Traveling Abroad with Your Pet Bird  (PDF|57.2 KB)
US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Discusses regulations implementing the Wild Bird Conservation Act that provide for permits to allow foreign travel with your pet bird (domestic travel and sales are not affected).
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Air Travel, Avian Style: Traveling with a Pet Parrot
Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine.
Magazine article describing issues and concerns related to traveling by air with a pet parrot.
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Importing Information for Pet Birds
USDA. APHIS. Veterinary Services.
Provides links to information on procedures for importing pet birds.
  • Bird Leg Band Information
  • Non-US Origin Pet Bird Entering the United States
  • Returning US-origin Pet Birds
  • Pet Birds from Canada
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    How-to Search Engine's Pet Bird Section
    FindHow.com.
    A how-to search engine which is family, school, and library-friendly with special emphasis on the Pets section.
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    Oasis Sanctuary
    A life-care facility for captive exotic birds.
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    Gabriel Foundation
    Parrot welfare organization providing rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, sanctuary, conservation and education programs.
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    Lost and Found Birds
    Bird HotLine.
    Provides a venue to reunite lost birds with their owners. A help line of frequently asked questions is also included.
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    Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine
    Birds n Ways.
    Online magazine covering the care and breeding of pet birds, pet parrots and exotic birds. See their First Time Bird Owners FAQs.
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