M. Hochleithner et al., FEATHER DISORDERS IN PET BIRDS WITH SPECI AL REFERENCES TO DISEASES OF THE UROPYGIAL GLAND (GLANDULA UROPYGIALIS), Kleintierpraxis, 41(7), 1996, pp. 493
1745 clinical cases of feather disorders in different bird species wer
e seen. Frequence of different diseases and species variations are dis
cussed and shown in tables. Diseases of the uropygial gland were found
as an important cause of feather disorders. Clinical experiences and
therapies of this disease are special discussed. A species predilectio
n to feather disorders could be seen in the African Grey Parrot (Psitt
acus e. erythacus).