Avian hematology -- Cytological evaluation of normal avian bone marrow and ectopic hematopoietic tissue -- Common avian blood parasites -- Basic veterinary cytotechnology -- Cytology of abdominal effusions -- Cytology of the upper alimentary tract: oral cavity, esophagus and ingluvies -- Cytology of the cloaca -- Cytology of the upper respiratory tract -- Cytology of the lower respiratory tract -- Cytology of the skin and subcutis -- Cytology of the conjunctiva and cornea -- Cytology of synovial fluid. Cytology of internal organs and lymphoid tissue -- Artifacts -- Routine hematology and cytology stains -- Special stains -- Scientific names of birds mentioned in text.