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1954 – First edition of Avian Physiology published by Paul D. Sturkie. The work related mainly to domestic birds and especially poultry, but later editions of the work, now titled Sturkie's Avian Physiology include studies of wild birds.
The avian brain is the central organ of the nervous system in birds. Birds possess large, complex brains, which process, integrate, and coordinate information received from the environment and make decisions on how to respond with the rest of the body. Like in all chordates, the avian brain is contained within the skull bones of the head.
Ibis (formerly The Ibis), subtitled the International Journal of Avian Science, is the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the British Ornithologists' Union. It was established in 1859. [ 1 ] Topics covered include ecology , conservation, behaviour, palaeontology , and taxonomy of birds.
Name Organisation Continent Country First volume Last volume JCR Index JCR 2020 Acrocephalus: Bird Watching & Bird Study Association: Europe: Slovenia: NA -- Larus
Bird anatomy, or the physiological structure of birds' bodies, shows many unique adaptations, mostly aiding flight.Birds have a light skeletal system and light but powerful musculature which, along with circulatory and respiratory systems capable of very high metabolic rates and oxygen supply, permit the bird to fly.
A unique feature of avian respiration involves the usage of turbinates within the nasal cavity during routine breathing. The nasal cavities in avian taxa are the first organ to moderate the inhalation of air humidity during periods of rest. The epithelial-lined turbinates within these cavities act as countercurrent heat exchangers.
The proventriculus is a standard part of avian anatomy, and is a rod shaped organ, located between the esophagus and the gizzard of most birds. [2] It is generally a glandular part of the stomach that may store and/or commence digestion of food before it progresses to the gizzard. [3]
Anatomy of the avian eye. The main structures of the bird eye are similar to those of other vertebrates.The outer layer of the eye consists of the transparent cornea at the front, and two layers of sclera — a tough white collagen fibre layer which surrounds the rest of the eye and supports and protects the eye as a whole.