POUL 1010E EXAM 2 FINAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS ANSWERS PREMIUM
STUDY GUIDE
◉ world (geographical) distribution of parrots in general terms.
Answer: Southern hemisphere & tropics; most are found in South
America and Australia.
◉ Carolina parakeet range and extinction.
Answer: Most northern of any parrot
Extinct in 1904 due to habitat destruction, hunting due to being
agricultural pests, and for food and feathers.
◉ distinctive anatomical features of parrots (foot arrangement, use
as hands and beak
structure).
Answer: Feet: Zygodactyl (4&1 toes backwards)
-Large parrots are slow or flightless, small parrots are faster
-Beak is used as a climbing tool
◉ feather color of most parrots.
Answer: green
,◉ food source for lories and lorikeets.
Answer: pollen & nectar, supplemented with fruits
◉ significance of parrots ingesting clay.
Answer: neutralizes toxins that are consumed with their food; could
also be a source of sodium that would otherwise be deficient in
parrots without the consumption of clay
◉ parrot male & female relationship (role in family? monogamous or
polygamous?.
Answer: Role: females incubate eggs, male gets food
long-term Monogamous
◉ the main threat to parrots is man for pet trade and for food.
Answer: Man (for pet and for food)
◉ as a family, the high level of extinction and proportion of parrots
threatened with
extinction.
Answer: 19 extinct; 1 out of 4
, ◉ things to consider before buying a parrot (type of parrot,
commitment duration, and cost).
Answer: - Needs lot of attention and physical contact
- commitment; some parrots live 80-90 years
- costs can easily reach $10,000
◉ the significance of closed versus open leg bands on parrots.
Answer: Closed leg band = 100% indicator the bird was born in
captivity
open leg band = wild bird
◉ true or false: the purchase of a parrot should never be a rash
decision, should involve the whole family
and never involve an un-weaned baby.
Answer: true
◉ the importance of toys.
Answer: provide the bird with mental stimulation and physical
activity while owners are away; prevent behavioral issues related to
boredom; should provide variety of toys in different colors, shape,
and textures
indestructible toys should be rotated to prevent boredom
COMPLETE QUESTIONS ANSWERS PREMIUM
STUDY GUIDE
◉ world (geographical) distribution of parrots in general terms.
Answer: Southern hemisphere & tropics; most are found in South
America and Australia.
◉ Carolina parakeet range and extinction.
Answer: Most northern of any parrot
Extinct in 1904 due to habitat destruction, hunting due to being
agricultural pests, and for food and feathers.
◉ distinctive anatomical features of parrots (foot arrangement, use
as hands and beak
structure).
Answer: Feet: Zygodactyl (4&1 toes backwards)
-Large parrots are slow or flightless, small parrots are faster
-Beak is used as a climbing tool
◉ feather color of most parrots.
Answer: green
,◉ food source for lories and lorikeets.
Answer: pollen & nectar, supplemented with fruits
◉ significance of parrots ingesting clay.
Answer: neutralizes toxins that are consumed with their food; could
also be a source of sodium that would otherwise be deficient in
parrots without the consumption of clay
◉ parrot male & female relationship (role in family? monogamous or
polygamous?.
Answer: Role: females incubate eggs, male gets food
long-term Monogamous
◉ the main threat to parrots is man for pet trade and for food.
Answer: Man (for pet and for food)
◉ as a family, the high level of extinction and proportion of parrots
threatened with
extinction.
Answer: 19 extinct; 1 out of 4
, ◉ things to consider before buying a parrot (type of parrot,
commitment duration, and cost).
Answer: - Needs lot of attention and physical contact
- commitment; some parrots live 80-90 years
- costs can easily reach $10,000
◉ the significance of closed versus open leg bands on parrots.
Answer: Closed leg band = 100% indicator the bird was born in
captivity
open leg band = wild bird
◉ true or false: the purchase of a parrot should never be a rash
decision, should involve the whole family
and never involve an un-weaned baby.
Answer: true
◉ the importance of toys.
Answer: provide the bird with mental stimulation and physical
activity while owners are away; prevent behavioral issues related to
boredom; should provide variety of toys in different colors, shape,
and textures
indestructible toys should be rotated to prevent boredom
