Reference and credits
References - Parrot Care
Avian & Animal Hospital. (n.d.). Bird nutrition. https://www.avianandanimal.com/bird-nutrition.html
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore [AVA]. (2017, June 15). Code of animal welfare for pet owners.
Axelson, R., & Hess, L. (n.d.). Budgies – Feeding. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/budgies-feeding#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20a%20bird%20that,egg%20laying%20requires%20calcium%20supplementation
AnimalWonders Montana. (2020, August 13). Parrot Care Basics | Compilation [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYRSfKmYL_M
Axelson, R., & Hess, L. (n.d.). Bathing Birds. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/bathing-birds
Axelson, R. (n.d.). Teflon (Polytetrafluoroethylene) poisoning in birds. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/teflon-polytetrafluoroethylene-poisoning-in-birds
Association of Avian Veterinarians [AAV]. (n.d.). Basic care for companion birds.
Association of Avian Veterinarians [AAV]. (n.d.). Signs of illness in companion birds.
AVH Animal Ark Veterinary Group. (2019, July 22). Bird grooming – Wings, beaks and nails. https://arkvet.com.sg/newsletter-library/keeping-pets-healthy/bird-grooming-wings-beaks-nails/
Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care. (2018, April 8). Feeding birds. https://brookfallsveterinary.com/pet-library/bird-articles/feeding-birds/
Bucktons. (2016, January 18). Your bird’s five welfare needs. https://www.bucktons.co.uk/happyandhealthytogether/small-medium-bird-care/your-birds-five-welfare-needs/
Bucktons. (2016, January 18). Health & wellbeing for your bird. https://www.bucktons.co.uk/happyandhealthytogether/small-medium-bird-care/health-wellbeing-for-your-bird/
Beecroft Birds Exotics Veterinary Clinic. (2020, March 22). Avian care. https://www.birdvet.com.sg/avian-care/
BirdTricks. (2012, March 29). A cockatiel dies because of improper cage bar spacing. https://birdtricksstore.com/blogs/birdtricks-blog/a-cockatiel-dies-because-of-improper-cage-bar-spacing
Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care. (2018, April 8). Wing clip. https://brookfallsveterinary.com/pet-library/bird-articles/wing-clip/
Brisbane Bird & Exotics Veterinary Service. (2020, January 12). Signs of illness in birds. https://bbevs.com.au/signs-of-illness-in-birds/
Birds and more. (n.d.). Health issues. https://www.birdsandmore.com/healthTips.html
College of Veterinary Medicine. (2016, April 18). Appropriate grooming of birds. University of Illinois at Urbana-champaign.
Doering, L. (2016, March 30). Transform your bird’s café from drab to fab. Lafeber. https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/transform-birds-cage-drab-fab/#:~:text=Perches%20are%20an%20important%20yet%20often%20overlooked%20accessory%20for%20bird%20cages.&text=Perches%20of%20different%20diameters%20are,foot%20toys%20or%20dry%20treats.
Daisy Street Veterinary Centre. (2017, February 21). Where to position the bird’s cage. https://vet-healthcentre.co.uk/services/animals/birds/birds-2/where-to-position-your-bird.html
Dummies. (n.d.). Bathing your parrot, simply and safely. https://www.dummies.com/pets/birds/bathing-your-parrot-simply-and-safely/
Gaia Veterinary Centre. (2019, September 04). 9 Signs your pet bird may be sick. https://gaiavets.com/gaia-toast-kopi-talk/signs-your-bird-is-sick
Hess, L., & Axelson, R. (n.d.). Perches for birds. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/perches-for-birds
Hess, L., & Axelson, R. (n.d.). Beak and nail care in birds. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/beak-and-nail-care-in-birds
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Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group. (2019, April 15). Parrot care: 7 Common mistakes. http://www.mountpleasant.com.sg/education/birds-and-pocket-pets/parrot-care-7-common-mistakes/#:~:text=Although%20parrots%20are%20mainly%20seed,for%20fruits%2C%20nuts%20and%20seeds
Petsway. (2018, March 10). How to care for a parrot. https://petsway.com/how-to-care-for-a-parrot/
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References - Elements and principles of graphic design
Amado, F. (2020, February 13). What is the difference between a font and a typeface. Snowball. https://snowball.digital/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-a-font-and-a-typeface
Ashraf. (2020, April 13). Texture as a visual element in graphic design. https://254-online.com/texture-as-a-visual-element-in-graphic-design/
Adobe. (n.d.). What is vector art. https://www.adobe.com/sg/creativecloud/illustration/discover/vector-art.html
Chapman, C. (2019, September 24). Breaking down the principles of design (with infographic). Toptal. https://www.toptal.com/designers/gui/principles-of-design-infographic
Deighan, J. (n.d.). Canva: Graphic design theory volume 1 [MOOC]. Skillshare. https://skl.sh/2RWJgP2
Deighan, J. (n.d.). Canva: Graphic design theory volume 2 [MOOC]. Skillshare. https://skl.sh/33FvO4H
Lupton, E. (n.d.). Graphic design basics: Core principles for visual design [MOOC]. Skillshare. https://skl.sh/33JtV74
Piccia. (2017, April 28). Design elements and principles made clear, easy and simple. https://piccianeri.com/design-elements-and-principles/
Skillshare Blog. (2021, January 24). The seven basic elements of graphic design. https://www.skillshare.com/blog/the-seven-basic-elements-of-graphic-design
Resources - How to use Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners | FREE COURSE [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/Ib8UBwu3yGA
Brushes panel - Adobe Illustrator CC 2019 [YouTube]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxsqOMK9org
How to create a dotted line in Illustrator [YouTube]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WesTgDg_RU0
How to make a rope pattern in Illustrator [YouTube]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVQgquSIGa8
How to Save Artboards to Separate Files in Adobe Illustrator [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/SfAhh642DPI
How to change Document Size in Illustrator [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/HcJnqPNSxso
How to Make Bullet Points in Illustrator [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/cGDGkkSbfAc
How to Select Colors from Image in Illustrator | Trick [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/BweUHeDPlSE
How to Use the Reflect Tool in Adobe Illustrator [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/5PSbU9Xd3BQ
External Resource People
Birdies and Family SG
A Facebook-based group of parrot enthusiasts
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/BirdiesAndFamily/?fref=mentions&__tn__=K-R
Wing of Parrots (Singapore)
A Facebook group for bird owners to share photos, knowledge and experience on parrot care
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WingsOfParrotsSingapore/
Credits
Ms. Liu Qing
I would like to especially thank my learning facilitator, Ms. Qing, for all the encouragement, which gave me the confidence to press on even when met with challenges, and guidance throughout this GL project, pushing me towards achieving better. I am incredibly grateful for all the hours and effort put into our consultation and for clarifying my doubts to set the right direction for this project.
Dr. Peici Neo
I want to sincerely thank my resource person, Dr. Neo, for her time and effort in reviewing the content of my research and infographic. Being an experienced Avian Veterinarian, she has provided me with insightful feedbacks on how to improve as well as giving me valuable suggestions during our resource sessions. Dr. Neo has been very approachable, generous, and helpful throughout the process of making this infographic, and I am very grateful for that.
Ms. Tia Boon Sim
I would like to show my greatest appreciation to my resource person on graphic designing, Ms. Tia, for taking the time to review the design of my infographic and being so enthusiastic and passionate about art. Ms. Tia gave me many suggestions and feedback about my work and always went out of her way to share with me more information related to designing, as well as her insights from her decades' worth of experience.
Lee Wan Yen
I would also like to thank Wan Yen for reaching out and agreeing to be my resource person on graphic designing. Wan Yen has always given me many tips related to graphic designing throughout the crafting of this infographic, providing me with her feedback and suggestions for the infographic, and sharing her love for graphic design and birds with me.