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Question | Answer |
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Special Purpose Possession | Allows possession of birds for educational use. |
Migratory Bird Treaty Act | Prohibits taking native birds without a permit. |
Bald Eagle Act | Protects bald and golden eagles and their nests. |
Endangered Species Act | Protects threatened or endangered animal species. |
Falconry | Sport of hunting with trained raptors. |
Apprentice Permit | Requires supervision and training for falconry. |
General Permit | Intermediate level for falconry practitioners. |
Master Permit | Advanced level for experienced falconers. |
Rehabilitation Permit | Allows care of sick or injured birds. |
Raptor | Birds that hunt vertebrates larger than |
Talons | Powerful feet designed to capture prey. |
Tomial Tooth | Falcon's beak feature for killing prey. |
Zygodactyl Toes | Two toes facing forward, two backward for grip. |
Facial Disk | Owls' feature for sound localization. |
Pneumatized Bones | Hollow bones to reduce weight for flight. |
Air Sac System | Lungs connected to air sacs for efficient breathing. |
Feeding Routine | Raptors eat 6-25% of body weight daily. |
Husbandry | Care practices for raptors in captivity. |
Sanitation | Cleaning to maintain health and hygiene. |
Behavior Management | Training using operant conditioning techniques. |
Apex Predators | Top predators crucial for ecosystem balance. |
Indicator Species | Species that reflect ecosystem health. |
Lead Poisoning | Toxicity from ingesting lead, a major threat. |
Climate Change | Environmental shifts affecting raptor habitats. |
Nictitating Membrane | Protective eyelid in raptors for vision. |
Inspection | Regular checks to ensure raptor welfare. |
Record Keeping | Documenting health and behavior of raptors. |
Conservation Education Programs aimed at promoting wildlife conservation. | Programs aimed at promoting wildlife conservation. |
Veterinary Care | Medical attention for raptors' health issues. |
Habitat Loss | Destruction of natural environments for raptors. |
Comb | A fleshy growth on the top of a poultry's head. |
Tail | The rear part of a poultry's body. |
Eye | The organ of sight in poultry. |
Earlobe | The fleshy part located below the eye in poultry. |
Beak | The hard, pointed structure used by poultry for eating. |
Back | The upper part of a poultry's body. |
Wattle | A fleshy part hanging from the neck of poultry. |
Hock | The joint in the leg of poultry. |
Wing | The appendage used for flight in poultry. |
Vent | The opening at the rear of poultry used for excretion. |
Breast | The front part of a poultry's body. |
Shank | The part of the leg between the knee and the foot in poultry. |
Thigh | The upper part of a poultry's leg. |
Toe | The digits on the foot of poultry. |
Health check | An assessment of the health status of poultry. |
Welfare assessment | The evaluation of the welfare conditions of poultry. |
Global Animal Partnership 5-step® Animal Welfare Program | A program designed to assess and improve animal welfare standards. |
Good feeding | Providing adequate nutrition and water to poultry. |
Absence of prolonged hunger | A condition where poultry do not experience extended periods without food. |
Absence of prolonged thirst | A condition where poultry do not experience extended periods without water. |
Good housing | Providing a suitable living environment for poultry. |
Thermal comfort | The state of being in a temperature range that is comfortable for poultry. |
Ease of movement | The ability of poultry to move freely within their environment. |
Good health | The overall physical well-being of poultry. |
Absence of injury | A condition where poultry do not have physical harm. |
Good human-bird relationship | The positive interaction between humans and poultry. |
Positive emotional state | The mental well-being of poultry, indicating they are not stressed. |
Stocking density | The number of birds per unit area in a housing system. |
Sampling size and app time required | The number of samples needed and the time required for assessment. |
Farm welfare category | Classification of farm welfare based on specific criteria. |
Excellent category | A welfare category where 4 principle scores are >55 and 2 principle scores >80. |
Enhanced category | A welfare category where 4 principle scores >20 and at least 2 principle scores >55. |
Acceptable category | A welfare category where 4 principle scores >10 and 3 principle scores >20. |
Not classified | A status indicating that the farm does not meet any of the above criteria. |