Bird Talk - September 2011 - Volume 29, No. 9

FEATURES
14 Spotlight: Association of Avian Veterinarians
BIRD TALK sits down with AAV member Karen Rosenthal, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, to discuss the AAV.

16 Tone Down Aggression
Understanding why a parrot might bite is the first step toward nipping it in the bud.
BY LISA A. BONO

20 Name Changers
A world renowned ornithologist explains the recent name changes for some popular parrot species.
BY JOSEPH M. FORSHAW

24 The Boisterous Bunch
Discover four things that set New World parrots apart.
BY SALLY BLANCHARD

28 Redefining Bite Size Portions
New research sheds light on Amazon parrot food-size preferences.
BY JESSICA ROZEK

Columns
6 MEMO TO PARKER & PEPPER
Subject: Oven Afternoon
BY PATRICIA SUND

8 PARROT PSYCHOLOGY
Saving Face
A big, bad bite doesn't mean the end of your relationship.
BY LIZ WILSON, CVT, CPBC

10 CAUSES & CURES
Avian Blood 101
What you need to know about birds & blood loss.
BY MARGARET A. WISSMAN, DVM, DABVP - AVIAN PRACTICE

10 HEART TO HEART
Back To School?
Help your bird ease into back-to-school schedule changes.
BY CHRIS DAVIS

30 URBAN BIRD
Food Savers
Extend the quality of your bird's food with these keep-it-fresh tips.
BY SUSAN CHAMBERLAIN

32 NATURE VS. NURTURE
Night Night Birdie
Look to a parrot's wild habits to help your pet bird get a better night sleep.
BY SALLY BLANCHARD

46 SMALL BIRDS
Treat Ideas
Find the perfect little snacks for your small bird.
BY DIANE GRINDOL

Departments
1 Editor's Letter
4 Mailbag
5 Web Column
5 Avian News & Notes
7 Flock On
34 Avian Marketplace
36 Show Calendar
39 Avian Breeder Directory
43 Small Birds' Directory
44 Avian Service Directory
45 Avian Classifieds
46 Advertising Index
47 Kids Talk Back
48 Watch The Birdie

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