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PBFD (Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease)
Definition of PBFD along with information about the disease.
Psittacosis
A short entry describing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of psittacosis in parrots and other pet birds.
Primary Flight Feathers
What is the bird's secret to flight? The primary flight feathers, of course! Without the primary flight feathers, a bird's wings would be useless. Read on to learn more about how these feathers help birds fly!
Plumage
A definition of the term "plumage" and how it relates to birds.
Preening
Definition of the term "preening" and how it applies to birds.
Pinfeathers
A definition of the term "pinfeather" and how it applies to parrots and other birds.

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