the numbers and types of birds in which psittacosis was diagnosed were 2 of 47 budgerigars , 8 of 45 cockatiels , 3 of 11 small parrots ( lovebirds , conures ) , 20 of 116 medium-sized parrots ( african grays , amazons ) , 2 of 21 macaws , and 3 of 21 cockatoos . thirty-nine percent of psittacosis-positive birds were received from pet bird owners , compared with 21 % from pet shops , 18 % from pet bird breeders and fanciers , and 13 % from pet bird jobbers and retailers . most frequently observed clinical signs were anorexia , weight loss , and diarrhea or yellowish droppings .
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clinical signs
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anorexia