Wings of possibility.
Care for birds. Champion avian medicine. Help the next generation of avian veterinarians take flight.
Find a veterinarian experienced with birdsKnow the bird. Plan the care.
Learn the species’ needs and usual behaviour. Discuss food, housing and routine check-ups with a veterinarian who treats birds. Supervise interactions with children and time outside the enclosure.
CDC · Bird care and healthy habits ↗Keep fresh water available, clean feeding equipment daily and offer suitable enrichment. Care plans should reflect the species and the individual bird.
University of Florida · Bird care ↗You are thinking about welcoming a bird. Which step belongs in your plan?
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Bird health, professional research and career opportunities. Research signals are source pointers; they are not treatment recommendations. View collection status.
A future in avian medicine: pathways worth exploring
From specialist practice to student funding, official programmes offer concrete starting points for people who want birds at the heart of their veterinary work.
A Review on Parrot Gut Health: Insights into the Intestinal Structure, Microbiota Diversity, Influencing Factors, and Nutritional Strategies.
Read the source ↗Comparison of capillary zone and agarose gel protein electrophoresis in macaws ( Ara spp.).
Read the source ↗Morphological description and molecular characterization of Leucocytozoon australis sp. nov. (Apicomplexa: Haemosporida: Leucocytozoidae) infecting the Austral parakeet ( Enicognathus ferrugineus ), an endemic parrot from the southern Andes.
Read the source ↗First record of Ornithocoris pallidus (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) associated with Hyacinth macaw ( Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus ) nest in the Brazilian Pantanal.
Read the source ↗Put compassion into action.
Knowledge, care and public support strengthen animal protection.