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Congo African Grey: Facts, Diet, Behavior, and Pictures

The Congo African Grey Parrot, a marvel of the avian world, captivates enthusiasts with its intelligence, vocal prowess, and striking appearance.

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Frostbites

Frostbites first appear on the extremities of the toes, feet, and, if applicable, the wattles or comb (the points). The worst-case scenario would be that the bird goes into shock and die.

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Avian Botulism

Avian botulism is a paralytic disease caused by ingestion of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum - an anaerobic, Gram positive, spore-forming rod.

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Liver Disease / Fatty Liver in Pet Birds

Liver disease is a slow, on-going progressive disease where the liver tissue is replaced with fat. When the liver disease has progressed, the bird may suddenly appear ill.

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Diabetes in Birds

If you are looking for information about the Diabetes in Birds like Causes, Prevention, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Supportive Nutrition, and Treatment Options, visit Beauty of Birds.

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Cataracts in Birds

Note that not all cloudy eyes are symptomatic of cataracts. Older pets may suffer from nuclear sclerosis, which is a normal change of aging and does not

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Mountain Parakeets or Golden-fronted Parakeets

The Mountain Parakeets or Golden-fronted Parakeets average 6.8 to 7 inches (17 to 18 cm) in length - including the tail. The Mountain Parakeets have long and pointed tails, while the Andean Parakeet's tail is short and broad.

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Pale-headed or Blue-cheeked Rosellas

The Pale-headed or Blue-cheeked Rosellas (Platycercus adscitus) is a colorful, moderate-sized parrot that is native to Australia. These striking rosellas are popular in aviculture and as pets.

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Broken / Cracked Beaks

A cracked beak is like a broken tooth and as bone and nerve endings are connected to the beak, such injuries are painful. The beak has an abundant blood supply, so any beak injury is likely to cause excessive bleeding.

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Toxicities

Here at Beauty of Birds, you can get information about the Birds / Parrots: Toxicities and Toxic Exposure in your home and also First Aid Instructions following Toxic Exposure.

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