1.Basic anatomy, physiology and nutrition / P. Macwhirter. 1 2. The physical examination / M. P. C. Lawton. 26 3. Clinical tests / D. J. Harris. 43 4. Imaging techniques / M.-E. Krautwald-Junghanns, K. Trinkaus. 52 5. Nursing the sick bird / G. M. Dorrestein. 74 6. Psittacine birds / N. H. Harcourt-Brown. 112 7. Passerines and exotic softbills / G. M. Dorrestein. 144 8. Raptors / P. T. Redig, J. Ackermann. 180 9. Cranes / G. H. Olsen. 215 10. Ratites / T. N. Tully. 228 11. Waterfowl / A. Routh, S. Sanderson. 234 12. Galliformes / B. H. Coles. 266 13. Ramphastids / A. B. Worell. 296 14. Pigeons / P. De Herdt, L. Devriese. 312 15. Seabirds / I. Robinson. 339 16. The management of a multi-species bird collection in a zoological park / A. Abrey. 364 17. Quick reference for drug dosing / G. M. Dorrestein. 386