Understanding Bird Respiratory System and Diseases

No one enjoys seeing a loved one under the weather, but one of the most terrifying experiences a parrot caregiver can have is when their bird suddenly goes into respiratory arrest. Dr. Echols is here to share some important information on what every parrot owner should know to keep their feathered friends breathing easy.

Date recorded: May 2012

About the Presenter:
Scott Echols, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)

Dr. Scott Echols is a board certified avian veterinary specialist, Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, past President for the Association of Avian Veterinarians, frequent lecturer at multiple universities and conference in the US and abroad, author, filmmaker and researcher.

His forays into filmmaking led him to establish Avian Studios, where he creates educational media that help teach people about the changes they can make to improve and enrich the lives of their companion parrots.

The Grey Parrot Anatomy Project is an ongoing study to evaluate, describe and publish the anatomy of the grey parrot. The study is a collaboration between numerous researchers working to define parrot anatomy in detail. Dr. Echols is the principle researcher and founder of the Project.