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Oral biology and beak disorders of birds

Glenn H. Olsen
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Abstract

The beak, or bill, of the bird is a complicated structure. The avian skull is described as having some reptilian features; this includes a quadrate bone that articulates with the articular bone of the lower jaw.

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Glenn H. Olsen. 2003. Oral biology and beak disorders of birds. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1094-9194(03)00030-6

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