Bird Basics
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Marli Lintner, an avian veterinarian, shares her expertise on choosing a pet bird, common species, bringing a bird home, proper housing, nutrition and diet, health matters, trimming wings and nails, and taming a bird.
Media Details
Runtime: 41 minutes 45 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Birds, Pets
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 1989
- Producer/Distributor: Media West Home Video
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