Avian (Bird) Anatomy – Images of Bird Digestive System by Jeannine
Beauty of Birds Editorial Team
May 7, 2022 · Updated August 13, 2023 · 1 min read
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Main Article: Avian Medical Terms / Health & Diseases by Jeannine Miesle, MA, Allied Member, Association of Avian Veterinarians …
Avian Anatomy Image Gallery (NOTE: Some of the images / illustrations on this and linked pages may be too graphic for young audiences. We recommend parental supervision and approval.)
- Skeletal System … Feathers & Skin … Cloaca and Bursa of Fabricus … Muscles and Tendons, Feather Piloerection
- Bird Head & Beak … Bird Eye / Ear Anatomy / Sensory Perception … Bird Brain & Nervous System
- Respiratory System … Bird Reproductive Organs … Bird Digestive System (scroll down) … Circulator System – Blood & Heart … Glands … Liver & Kidneys / Surgical Instruments
- Cells, Genetics & DNA … Wound Healing
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Alimentary Canal http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=avian+proventriculus&view=detailv2&&&id=2358226702DE72F06B3E0 F2169EE2E26AD9F3D53&selectedIndex=31&ccid=35yH2cs3&simid=607996580278832095&thid=JN.sZq8y0 yGLzk8wua5oDBW7g&ajaxhist=0
Alimentary Canal http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=avian+digestive+system&view=detailv2&&&id=69B18E35789C0B1865 DE4DD56051F610705182DE&selectedIndex=7&ccid=wqjAKCYh&simid=608050855782121876&thid=JN.hLC PFOMZKPPqf9LPO%2f7CbQ&ajaxhist=0
Duodenum http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=duodenum+in+birds&view=detailv2&&&id=C7CC1B3466F1000B77C54 79A2BAE7FC4DC4D40A5&selectedIndex=0&ccid=9LpDcpXC&simid=608027173325049409&thid=JN.4VeS+ TsvjjH/sEYuQWPLKA
Lumen of small intestine http://www.nutritionalhealthenterprises.com/images/cells.jpg
Intussusception of bowel, Mayo Clinic http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=intussusception+&view=detailv2&&&id=B813D71F3104815D2EF4A3A19C77A66 F7BE710F0&selectedIndex=88&ccid=IX2grwOv&simid=608015886171570954&thid=JN.rrOtijnievGQq0PY12lc7w&ajaxhi st=0
Abdominal Hernia in a Sulfur-crested cockatoo. For complete article see http://www.avianexoticsvet.com
Urates, urine and feces in droppings http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=normal+bird+droppings&view=detailv2&&qpvt=normal+bird+droppings&i d=3DEE018BEFFED48AE5810F29156F8EAB1237F2D1&selectedIndex=25&ccid=LiJ8xhFz&simid=60802665370360 2223&thid=JN.UFDCbVmSWNz9PVQzSaxIIQ&ajaxhist=0
Punctured crop or esophagus http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=hematoma+in+birds&view=detailv2&&&id=DFF845AABF6CCFC5DEE6E0EF32D6 3EE6D0661076&selectedIndex=38&ccid=BbPGQkMy&simid=607989648214854422&thid=JN.2jXU8MGQmZKS%2fx8%2 b%2bDxD1g&ajaxhist=0 Cockatiel Cottage
Jeannine Miesle, M.A., M.Ed, Allied Member, Association of Avian Veterinarians is an important contributor to Beauty of Birds. Jeannine has done considerable writing, proofreading and editing for journals and newsletters over the years. She had taught English and music in the schools and presently is an organist at Bethany Church in West Chester, Ohio. She also administrates a Facebook group, The Science of Avian Health.
Jeannine takes in rescued cockatiels and presently has twelve birds. When they come to her they remain as part of her flock.
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