Birds spend much of the day preening their feathers.
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1.All parrots have an uropygial gland.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
2.When trimming the wing feathers, only five to seven of the primary feathers should be trimmed.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
3.Wing trimming is permanent.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
4.Birds don’t groom their nails.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
5.Grooming the beak should only be done by an avian veterinarian.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
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