Guide to Avian Anatomy Based on the Chicken (Gallus gallus)
An illustrated Guide with Clinical Correlates and Applications
by Mansour Wilhite LaPorte Sosby
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About the Book
Bridging anatomy, taxonomy, and veterinary medicine, this comprehensive guide presents the avian body through the lens of structure, function, and adaptation. Hundreds of illustrations, photographs, clinical notes, and comparative tables bring avian anatomy to life while highlighting the incredible diversity of modern birds—from poultry and waterfowl to parrots, raptors, and ratites.
Written for veterinary students, educators, rehabilitators, and bird enthusiasts, this book emphasizes practical learning, species identification, and the anatomical foundations of avian health and disease. It is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the biology of birds.
About the Creator
Dr. Mansour joined the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom (1990) and his DVM from the University of Khartoum, Sudan (1983). Dr. Mansour received post-doctoral training at Michigan State University where he was a recipient of Fulbright Scholarship (1995). He also received a research training course at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland (1993). Dr. Mansour was a member of the faculty at Tuskegee University for several years before joining the faculty at Auburn University. SGA Teacher of the Year 2018 Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award, 2015 Dean’s Annual Award for Excellence in Teaching (College of Veterinary Medicine), 2008
