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Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is the most common fungal infection in birds. Short discussion of the disease, particularly in parrots.
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD)
Viral disease originally called 'macaw wasting syndrome', and also known as 'psittacine wasting syndrome' or 'neuropathic gastric dilation'. Can occur in any psittacine.
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease
Article by Dr. Garry Cross about the viral disease that can affect all psittacine birds. Includes photos and links to related content.
Understanding Psittacosis
Article discusses the symptoms, control and treatment of Psittacosis in birds.
Vitamin A Deficiency in Birds
Describes the most common preventable avian disease, Vitamin A deficiency or hypovitaminosis A, which particularly affects pet birds that eat only seeds.
Wingwise
Information on health, care, illness, injury, well bird exams, diagnostics, systems, the feather donation project, handicapped birds, and a visit to the wild parrots of Tambopata, Peru.
