Unusual tracheal foreign body in an African grey parrot.
This case report documents an unusual tracheal foreign body (a moth) in Congo African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus). Gross postmortem signs and histopathology results are presented. A discussion of the peculiar avian anatomy that may have contributed to the aspiration of the moth is provided.
Cannon
Michael James
MJ
Cannon and Ball Veterinary Clinic, West Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia. mcannon@wollongong.hotkey.net.au
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009036:Moths; D010311:Parrots