A long out-of-print, fact-packed book of avian anatomy. It is required reading for those seeking board certification and is highly recommended for anyone in the avian medical field. Used copies can be acquired on eBay but their price has steadily risen and they are harder to find. I scanned this copy in years ago to make it more portable and to share with students. Download and enjoy!
Citation: King AS, McLelland J. Birds Their Structure & Function, 2d ed. Bailliere Tindall, London. 1984. 334 pp.
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If you prefer to focus on just one system, the book is broken into chapters based on organ systems. You can select a chapter/system below and download just the area you’re interested in. These are all already included in the file above.
Download PDF Title Pages (11 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 1: Birds (10 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 2: External Anatomy (16 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 3: Integument (34 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 4: Skeletomuscular (73 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 5: Coelomic Cavities (14 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 6: Digestive (25 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 7: Respiratory (38 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 8: Female Reproductive (24 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 9: Male Reproductive (11 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 10: Urinary (14 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 11: Cloaca & Vent (14 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 12: Endocrine (15 MB)
Download PDF chapter 13: Cardiovascular (18 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 14: Lymphatic (10 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 15: Nervous System (53 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 16: Special Sense Organs (35 MB)
Download PDF Chapter 17: Appendix (17 MB)