Define the underlined terms in the following case study. A member of the columbiforme family was presented to the clinic with an apparent habit of feather picking. The attending veterinarian noted absence of retrices as well as remiges. In addition, the veterinarian documented damage to the bird's uropygial gland
1. columbiforme-group of dove-like birds that have short beaks and two forward-facing toes and two rear-facing toes
2. feather picking-undesired behavior in which birds remove their own feathers due to stress or disease
3. retrices-tail flight feathers
4. remiges-primary wing feathers
5. uropygial gland-gland lateral to the tail feather attachment that secretes oil to waterproof or preen feathers
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