Feces / Mutes Feces/Mutes A normal mute or dropping has three components, what are they? • Answer: Fecal portion from the...

Anatomy Category Body Condition Score When raptors are evaluated for weight and appearance, a body condition scoring evaluation is performed. ...

Parasites-Endoparasites Parasites that reside in the internal organs and tissues are classified as what category of parasite? • Answer Endoparasites:...

Parasites-Hemoparasites Parasites-Hemoparasites A Great Horned Owl fledgling presents to the rehabilitation center with anterior uveitis of the eyes. What must...

Parasites-Ectoparasites A nestling Barn Owl presents with evidence of an ear infection. Upon close examination a parasite is removed. What...

Blood Cell Identification Lymphocyte What is the function of the avian lymphocyte? • Answer: The function of the lymphocyte is...

Hematology- Anemia Regenerative Anemia When a bird suffers from acute blood loss, either externally from a wound, ingestion of a...

Cellular Response to Disease Toxic changes An elevated white blood cell count and toxic or reactive changes of the cells...

Radiographs Normal Pneumatic bones When compared to mammals, the bones of birds are lighter in weight and may contain small...

Radiographs, Organ Abnormalities Toxin In which species of raptor is it most likely to see particles of metal in the...