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Anatomy & Physiology

Our anatomy & physiology page presents resources and articles that may be helpful to the conure or parrot owner. Each web page or article has been reviewed and approved by us.

It is recommended that you consult a variety of experts and resources in order to make an informed decision regarding the care of your conure.

Avian Anatomy & Physiology: Easy to read overview of avian anatomy and physiology, with separate sections for parts of a bird's anatomy.

Color Vision of Birds: Scientific discussion of color vision in birds.

Hearing and the Bird Ear: Describes how birds hear and how their hearing differs from that of humans.

Avian Anatomy: Covers various anatomical features and features a paragraph on birds' ability to navigate.

What is a Parrot? What makes a parrot a parrot? Discusses the physical characteristics that distinguish a parrot from other birds.

Phylogeny of Parrots: Wikipedia article on parrots that discusses their scientific classification (phylogeny).

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