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Campylobacteriosis

Definition and description of Campylobacteriosis infection in parrots and other pet birds.

Candida

Description of Candida infections in birds, along with a brief discussion of causes and common symptoms.

Candling

I description of the term "candling" as it pertains to checking for fertile eggs in parrots and other pet birds.

Cere

Definition and explanation of the term "cere" as it applies to birds.

Chromosomes

If you are wondering about the role that chromosomes play in determining the sex of a bird, then you've come to the right place! Read on for a definition and description of how chromosomes pertain to keeping pet birds and aviculture.

Closed Banded

What does it mean when a bird is "closed banded?" Find the answer here!

Clutch

The definition of the term "clutch" as it pertains to birds and bird breeding.

Color Mutation

Definition of the term "color mutation" and how it applies to bird species.

Contact Call - Definition of "Contact Call"

Definition of the term "contact call" as used in aviculture.

Crop Burn

Crop burn is a health condition that occurs in handfed baby birds. Check here to learn more about crop burn, what causes it, and how to avoid it.

Crop

The definition of the term 'crop' and how it pertains to avian anatomy.

Cryptosporidiosis

Description and definition of Cryptosporidiosis and how it affects parrots and other pet birds.

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