30 Questions
What are the clinical signs of lead poisoning in birds of prey?
Lethargy, anemia, and gastrointestinal signs
What is the preferred site for blood sampling in birds of prey?
Jugular vein
What is a common cause of pododermatitis in birds of prey?
Injury
What is the recommended treatment for crop stasis in birds of prey?
Ingluviotomy
What are the symptoms of Wing Tip Oedema and Necrosis Syndrome (WTONS) in birds of prey?
Reduced blood flow to wing tips; feather loss, oedema, and necrotic tissue at wing tips
What is a common cause of fractures in birds of prey?
Hunting accidents
What are the symptoms of head trauma in birds of prey?
Tremors and neurological signs
What is the recommended method for repairing tibiotarsal fractures in birds of prey?
All of the above
What are the preferred methods for administering medication to birds of prey?
Oral medication via crop/stomach tube or meat feeds
What is the cause of over-gorging in birds of prey leading to crop stasis?
Inappropriate food
What is the term for the management system in which birds of prey are tethered on blocks or perches?
Free lofting
Which condition in birds of prey is characterized by abnormal mutes, vomiting, regurgitation, and anorexia?
Enteritis
What is the term for the fungal infection found in the environment that can affect susceptible birds, causing weight loss, lethargy, and behavior change?
Aspergillosis
Which parasite often found in earthworms causes head shaking, white/yellow plaques in the mouth, diarrhea, weight loss, and lethargy in birds of prey?
Capillaria
What is the term for the parasite common in birds of prey eating pigeons, affecting the mouth, oesophagus, and crop?
Trichomonas
What is the term for the condition that can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, endoparasitic, toxic, or other factors in birds of prey?
Enteritis
Which term refers to various aspects of birds of prey care such as flight weight, casts, imping, mutes, managed birds, mews, hoods, and safe handling?
Terminology
What is the term for the specific dietary needs of birds of prey including eating entire carcasses, avoiding pure muscle, and consuming a balanced diet?
Flying equipment
Which condition can lead to weight loss, lethargy, and behavior change in susceptible birds?
Aspergillosis
Which parasite affects the mouth, oesophagus, and crop in birds of prey eating pigeons?
Trichomonas
What is the primary purpose of falconry?
Training falcons to hunt wild animals for sport
Under UK law, when is it illegal to keep a raptor from the wild?
If it is intended for private falconry
How many incidents in England and Wales were caused by poisoning in the five-year period prior to 2018?
66
What is the purpose of licensing by Defra in the context of birds of prey?
To regulate the trade of captive bred birds of prey
What is the significance of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in relation to wild birds?
It protects all wild birds and their habitats
What is the exception to the rule requiring a licence to keep raptors from the wild?
Breeding for conservation purposes
What is the key requirement for owning or flying captive bred birds of prey?
No specific requirement
What does the term 'falconry' refer to?
Training falcons to hunt wild animals for sport
What type of incidents have caused harm to wild birds in England and Wales?
Shooting and poisoning
What does the UK law require in relation to wild birds of prey?
To have a licence to own or fly captive bred birds of prey.
Study Notes
- The text discusses the care and management of birds of prey in falconry. #universityofsurrey
- Birds of Prey include hawks (shortwings), falcons (longwings), buzzards (broadwings), and eagles. #universityofsurrey
- Common injuries in birds of prey can be caused by husbandry issues, such as sand impactions, jesses rubbing, and bumblefoot. #universityofsurrey
- Two husbandry systems: tethered on blocks or perches, or in aviaries (free lofting). #universityofsurrey
- Perch types include bow perches and block perches. #universityofsurrey
- Birds of prey have specific dietary needs, including eating entire carcasses, avoiding pure muscle, and consuming a balanced diet. #universityofsurrey
- Flying equipment includes jesses, swivels, and leashes. #universityofsurrey
- Terminology refers to various aspects of birds of prey care, such as flight weight, casts, imping, mutes, managed birds, mews, hoods, and safe handling. #universityofsurrey
- Safe handling practices include always casting a bird to examine it, using a towel, and weighing birds daily. #universityofsurrey
- Common conditions in birds of prey include Aspergillosis, Enteritis, Capillaria, Coccidiosis, Lead Poisoning, Crop Stasis, Frost Bite, Wing tip oedema, Pododermatisis, Blunt Trauma, and Fractures. #universityofsurrey
- Aspergillosis is a fungal infection found in the environment and can affect susceptible birds, causing weight loss, lethargy, and behavior change. #universityofsurrey
- Diagnosis and treatment for Aspergillosis include blood tests, surgery, nebulization, radiographs, hygiene measures, and medications. #universityofsurrey
- Enteritis is characterized by abnormal mutes, vomiting, regurgitation, and anorexia, and can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, endoparasitic, toxic, or other factors. #universityofsurrey
- Capillaria is a nematode parasite, often found in earthworms, that causes head shaking, white/yellow plaques in the mouth, diarrhea, weight loss, and lethargy. #universityofsurrey
- Trichomonas is a protozoan parasite that affects the mouth, oesophagus, and crop, and is common in birds of prey eating pigeons. #universityofsurrey
- Prevention measures for Trichomonas include freezing pigeons before defrosting and feeding. #universityofsurrey
This quiz covers the terminology, husbandry, handling techniques, and common diseases and injuries related to birds of prey. Learn about the correct care and safe handling of different types of raptors.
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