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Expert: - 1/14/2012


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my daughter's parakett flew into mirror and now has a nosebleed.  He appears fine.  Rubbing his beak and head on pirch as if to clean off. Blood is now dark and dry.  Anything we can do to assist?  If ok by 24 hrs the new needn't worry correct?

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Well, we don't know what exactly caused the nosebleed - whether it is the nasal passages, tongue,trachea or lungs. If the parakeet seems fine, that's a good sign. But that is no guarantee nothing is wrong. Dried blood inside nasal passages could cause a problem. If the bird has any trouble breathing or shows any other symptoms, take it to a vet. Nothing else to do except watch and wait.

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Roger Lederer

Expertise

Any and all questions about WILD birds - not caged, domestic or poultry. Can answer questions about identification, taxonomy, behavior, courtship, plumage, flight, or anything else.

Experience

Taught ornithology (the study of birds) at the university level for 30 years. Have written five books on birds, published 30 scientific articles, write a blog on birds, have the website www.ornithology.com, lectured to hundreds of groups on birds,and have traveled to 90 countries studying birds.

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A variety of ornithological and conservation organizations.

Publications
Real Simple Magazine, Enterprise-Record, and several ornithological and ecological journals.

Education/Credentials
PhD in Zoology with emphasis in ornithology.

Awards and Honors
Professional Achievement Award, Jack Rawlins Chair of Environmental Literach.

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