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If you love birds, there\u2019s a whole lot of avian-related words waiting to be discovered. Learning bird-specific terms can transform the way we care for and think about our feathered friends. Each new term opens a window into the bird world to give us a deeper appreciation and a little bit of bird-nerd word superpower along the way. Here are some bird words to get us started.<\/p>\n

Rhamphotheca<\/h3>\n
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Rhamphotheca is made of keratin and grows like our fingernails, so parrots need plenty to chew to keep their beaks healthy. Photo by Greg Valentini\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We all know \u201cbeak,\u201d but a deeper dive reveals that the hard outer sheath of a bird\u2019s beak is called the rhamphotheca<\/em>. It\u2019s made of keratin, the same stuff as our fingernails. According to Merriam-Webster, the term rhamphotheca originates from New Latin, combining the Greek word \u1fe5<\/em>\u03ac\u03bc\u03c6\u03bf\u03c2<\/em> (rhamphos<\/em>), meaning “beak,” with the Latin suffix -theca<\/em>, meaning “case” or “cover.” This term specifically refers to the horny sheath of keratin that covers a bird’s beak.<\/p>\n

Gular Flutter<\/h3>\n

Gular flutter <\/em>is a cooling mechanism some birds employ to regulate body temperature during extreme heat. Birds like crows, pigeons, herons, and some raptors gular flutter by rapidly vibrating the thin floor of their throat (fluttering their neck muscles) to increase evaporation and regulate body temperature. So next time you spot a wild bird with their bill open on a hot day, you might be witnessing gular flutter. <\/em>Check out this video of a great blue heron gular fluttering<\/a>. Be aware, however, that our parrots should not be open-mouth breathing\/panting. This can be a sign of respiratory illness, a reaction to extreme stress, or a sign of overheating. If it\u2019s heat-related, immediately move your bird to a shaded\/ventilated area or mist them with cool (not frigid) water. A panting parrot warrants a call to your veterinarian.<\/p>\n

Zygodactyl Vs. Anisodactyl Feet<\/h3>\n
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Zygodactyl feet function as a \u201cset of hands\u201d for your bird \u2014 perfect for holding Nutri-Berries!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Parrots have zygodactyl<\/em> feet, with two toes facing forward and two toes facing back. This configuration is perfect for climbing and grasping objects with dexterity. Anisodactyl<\/em> feet, on the other hand, have three toes facing forward, and one facing back, which is typical of most song birds.<\/p>\n

Pterylae And Apterium
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Photo by Diego Marin\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Feathers don\u2019t cover every inch of a bird\u2019s body. Instead, they grow in tidy rows called pterylae<\/em>, with little bare gaps of skin in between called apteria<\/em>. This well-designed pattern keeps birds insulated while allowing them to move freely, and it makes preening easier. (It also gives your veterinarian easier access to your bird\u2019s skin if needed.)<\/p>\n

Eclipse Plumage<\/h3>\n
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Photo by Miguel Alcantara\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most of us are familiar with the term molting<\/em>, when birds shed and regrow feathers, but did you know that some bird species also undergo eclipse plumage? <\/em>Eclipse plumage is a temporary duller feathering phase. Ducks are known for this, where the male duck takes on female-like plumage for a month or so during summer, shortly after breeding. But why? This is also the time when male ducks molt their colorful feathers, including their flight feathers \u2014 making them, as the saying goes, “sitting ducks.” Thus, taking on the female’s drabber feathering affords male mallards camouflage from predators until they’re ready to fly again. (When you stop to think about it, female birds’ less colorful plumage helps them blend into the environment better than the males’ flashy colors.) Parrots don\u2019t have eclipse plumage, but just imagine if their colors changed from vibrant to muted to blend in with your d\u00e9cor<\/span> during a molt!<\/p>\n

Duetting<\/h3>\n

Parrots are celebrated vocal learners, but not all bird calls are solo acts. Duetting<\/em> is when two birds (often mated pairs) sing precisely timed, alternating phrases that sound like one continuous song. According to CornellLab, duetting is one of the most complex vocal performances among all animals, and it can be so seamless you\u2019d have a hard time telling the two birds\u2019 vocals apart. Check out this in-sync\u00a0dark-backed weaver pair duetting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

www.britannica.com\/science\/apterium<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Songbird<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/eclipse-plumage<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/news\/it-takes-two-bird-duets\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.audubon.org\/news\/how-birds-keep-their-cool<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aav.org\/blogpost\/1778905\/489478\/Summer-Fun-for-Parrots<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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