The standard work on ornamental bird diseases presents the complete field of avian medicine in its usual compact form and has been fully revised and updated. The authors address all essential infectious and non-infectious diseases in ornamental birds based on symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapy, and prophylaxis. They provide insights into the basics of clinical practice as well as behavior and behavioral disorders. Information on zoonoses and animal health regulations completes the depiction of disease patterns. The detailed medication appendix is up to date and serves as an important reference for any ornamental bird practice. The DVD offers an extensive archive of images and videos on clinical practice, diagnostic options, normal findings, and pathological changes in bird patients. Over 400 images and video sequences illustrate the most important aspects.