Gaurav Dhir 
The Crimson-bellied Conure or Crimson-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata) – more commonly known as the Crimson-bellied ) – is also often referred to as “Pearly Conure” resulting in confusion with the Pyrrhura lepida lepida – the true Pearly Conure. The reason for this confusion is that the scientific name ” Pyrrhura perlata” is now applied to … Read more
Resolution of Xanthomatosis without Surgical Intervention by J. Miesle M.A., M. Ed., West Chester, Ohio, Xanthomatosis may be confirmed through histopathological testing.
A feather cyst on a bird represents the equivalent of an ingrown hair on a human. Feather cysts are larger in size, of course, since feathers are larger than hairs. The cysts are due to malformation of a developing feather under the skin.
Scaly Leg is most commonly caused by Knemidokoptes – also spelled Cnemidocoptes, which are eight-legged microscopic mites that are related to spiders, ticks, and scorpions – but obviously much smaller in size.
Common Diseases / Conditions of the Eclectus Parrot, a condition where the toes repetitively extend and contract – may occur alone or in combination with wing flipping or feather plucking.
Avian Goiter aka Thyroid hyperplasia is an enlargement of the thyroid glands due to abnormal proliferation of the epithelial cells lining the follicles. The glands are located in the neck region.
Budgerigars / Budgies: What diseases do budgies most frequently come down with, such as feather diseases, infection, malnutrition, etc.
As is suggested by the name, Fowl Cholera disease affects primarily fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl (increasing order of susceptibility). This disease is caused by the bacterial organism, Pasteurella Multocida.
Coccidia are a group of protozoan parasites that are extremely common. Coccidia infection is especially common in young animals housed in groups (in breeding facilities, pet stores, shelters, rescue areas, kennels, etc.) This is a common parasite and is not necessarily a sign of poor husbandry.
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