Birds – A Care Guide

R742,50

Course Outline

The Ornithological Care course is structured into 11 detailed modules, providing wildlife rehabilitators with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills:

  • Introduction
  • Grouping Birds By Habitat
  • Grouping Birds By Behaviour
  • Grouping Birds By Diet
  • Grouping Birds By Feet
  • Common Threats & Injuries
  • Hand-rearing Care
  • Nestling Diets
  • Adult Diets
  • Crane Diets
  • Bird Anatomy

This course equips rehabilitators with the knowledge and tools needed to care for birds at all life stages, ensuring their well-being and successful reintegration into the wild.

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Description

This module provides an in-depth exploration of ornithological care, starting with the fundamentals of what defines a bird and their evolutionary journey. Birds are categorized based on habitat, behavior, diet, and physical characteristics, offering a framework for effective identification and care.

The module emphasizes the importance of understanding birds’ needs within rehabilitation contexts, addressing common threats, injuries, and specific techniques for hand-rearing. The section on hand-rearing focuses on essential elements such as providing warmth, hydration, and species-specific diets, while detailing the stages of development from hatchling to fledgling. Guidelines for creating optimal conditions to ensure successful release into the wild are also included.