Anatomy, Behavior & Diseases of Caged Birds

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	Interesting Bird Facts The distribution, senses, species, and some unusual characteristics of birds.

	Beaks: Anatomy, Care, and Diseases A healthy beak, with normal anatomy, is essential to the bird's overall health. Crusty lesions, ulcers, discoloration, or abnormal growth of a beak can be signs of a systemic disease.

	Bird Diets & Nutrition Recommendations Feeding pet birds the right foods is important for their health. Learn more about healthy parrot diets and pet bird nutrition recommendations from our veterinarians.

	Respiratory System Anatomy The avian respiratory system differs from that of mammals. Birds have lungs, air sacs, a syrinx, and their respiration requires two cycles to move a volume of air.

	Quaker Parrot The Quaker or Monk Parrot is also called the Quaker Parakeet. It is gregarious, curious, and often strong-willed.