Birds

Birds • February 18, 2021

What is Avian Tuberculosis?

Avian tuberculosis is a chronic infection of bacteria that spreads through a flock slowly. All bird species tend to be susceptible, but although turkeys rarely succumb to the disease, pheasants seem particularly susceptible. The condition is more prevalent in captivity than wild birds, but due to the methods of poultry farming and their limited life […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024

Birds • February 18, 2021

What is Avian Chlamydiosis?

Avian Chlamydiosis goes by other names including Chlamydiosis, Psittacosis, Parrot Fever, Chlamydia, Ornithosis Avian chlamydiosis (AC) is a zoonotic disease caused by Chlamydia, a bacterium that is commonly found worldwide in domestic and wild birds. Depending on the immune status, the virulence of the strain, infectious dose and age of the bird, the disease can […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024

Birds • February 17, 2021

What Is Newcastle Disease?

Newcastle disease is a contagious disease that is viral, and it affects birds. This disease can affect both domestic and wild birds. It is also possible for the bird to transmit Newcastle to humans. This disease is more common for poultry since they are exposed to more germs and other birds due to the market […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024

Birds • February 17, 2021

10 Diseases You Can Catch From Your Sick Pet Birds

Zoonotic diseases are those diseases that can be passed from animal to man and vice versa. People interested in getting an avian pet usually wonder if there are any disease they could get from their potential animal buddy. The simple answer to the question is yes, there are several illnesses that can be passed from […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024

Birds • February 2, 2021

Cockatoo: Profile and Information

Cockatoo might be unfamiliar to you, but you will be thrilled that this beautiful bird falls under 21 parrot species with the scientific name Cacatuidae. They form the order Psittaciformes, in addition to the main order Psittacoidea, which are known as the true parrots. Cockatoos can be recognized by their distinctive bills, which are crested […]

Kingsley Felix • June 30, 2024

Birds • January 19, 2021

How to Notice Depression in Pet Birds?

When you begin to see your pet more as a person than an animal, you just might be able to relate with and understand them better. As humans, we go through certain life experiences that can cause us to become depressed and there is no denying that depression causes us so much damage. Well, depression […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024

Birds • January 2, 2021

Frigatebird: Profile and Information

Frigatebirds are also referred to as “frigatebird,” “frigate-bird,” “frigate,” or “frigate-petrel.” These birds are from a family of seabirds called Fregatidae, located throughout all tropical and subtropical oceans. These five extant species are classified in a single genus, Fregata. The frigatebirds are capable of soaring for weeks on wind currents. They spend most of the […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Birds • January 2, 2021

Rock Dove (Pigeons): Profile and Information

Rock doves are also called rock pigeons or common pigeons. They are generally referred to as “pigeons.” The wild rock doves are whitish-grey with two black bars on each wing. There are a few physical differences between males and females. The rock doves are usually monogamous, with a pair of offspring for each brood. Both […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Birds • January 2, 2021

Eurasian Hobby: Profile and Information

The Eurasian hobby can be referred to as a hobby. Its scientific name is Falco Subbuteo, a minuscule and slim falcon. It is a member of a rather closely bonded group of similar falcons often regarded as a subgenus, Hypotriorchis. Falco, the genus name, is derived from the Late Latin “falx” or “falcis,” which translates […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Birds • January 1, 2021

Spur-winged Goose: Profile and Information

The spur-winged goose is a relatively large bird, and it is a member of the family Anatidae. The bird is closely related to the geese and the shelducks but differs from these birds’ anatomy. For this reason, it is given its subfamily, the Plectroperinae. The birds can be found across sub-Saharan Africa in wetlands. Scientific […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024