Exam 21: Avian Anatomy and Physiology

The term for trimming or reshaping a beak is

Which bones are known collectively as the wishbone?

In birds the __ is located at the terminal end of the digestive system.

The pectoral crest is found on the

A growing feather is called a/an

The forearm of the wing is formed by the

The glandular stomach in birds is called the

The number of eggs a female lays and incubates is called a

The web of skin that extends from the shoulder to the wrist to provide elasticity and aerodynamics is the

Which order of birds is comprised of brightly colored tropical birds such as parakeets, parrots, and budgerigars?

The wing attaches to the body by forming a joint

What combination of inspirations and expirations is needed to transport one pocket of air through the avian respiratory system?

What type of feathers are the flight feathers of the wings and tail?

How many eyelids protect the cornea of a bird eye?

The covering of a feather as it emerges from the skin is called the

When a bird rubs its beak on a rough surface to clean it and maintain its shape, it is called

The large muscle that causes the downstroke of a wing is the __ muscle.

Which gland secretes a hormone that regulates body and feather growth and may stimulate the migration urge?

A typical, healthy mute is composed of

The area of sharpest vision in the eye is the