This study aimed to assess the beaks of Neotropical birds using two scanning techniques—CT and a dental intraoral scanner—along with macroscopic analysis. Six specimens per family were selected, including parakeets, red-legged seriemas, and black vultures. The upper beaks were measured in the CT sagittal view for length along the longitudinal axis and height on the transverse axis. The same measurements were performed on the 3D images. Additionally, beak width in the middle of the naris area, as well as the length and height of the nares, were measured on the 3D images. The closed polygon tool outlined the beak, generating volume in cm². The 3D images obtained with the dental scanner were measured, similarly to those from 3D-CT scans for the beaks’ length, height, and width. Macroscopic measurements of the beaks were also conducted. Some differences in beak measurements between imaging methods were verified. In conclusion, both techniques are effective, but CT provides more detailed information. The combination of both methods would be ideal for developing and applying beak prostheses.

This study characterized the non-traditional or “exotic” pets most frequently admitted to a referral center (Center for Medicine and Research in Wild Animals–CEMPAS) located in Botucatu, São Paulo state, Brazil, and identified the main reasons for admission according to affected body systems or sense organs. A retrospective review of medical records was performed over 11 years, and data were grouped into four vertebrate classes: reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and birds. From 2014 to 2019, bird admissions exceeded mammals (p = 0.0001), whereas no significant difference was observed from 2020 to 2024 (p = 0.625). Reptiles were the least represented, and no amphibians were recorded in any year. In the bird class (n = 961), cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) were the most common species (47.76%), followed by domestic chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) (15.19%), and blue-fronted Amazons (Amazona aestiva) (8.01%). The digestive, integumentary, and musculoskeletal systems were the most affected. The mammal class accounted for 882 admissions, with rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) predominating (52.38%), followed by guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) (17.57%), brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) (10.77%), and Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) (6.00%). In these animals, digestive disorders were most common, followed by integumentary, musculoskeletal, and reproductive conditions. The reptile class accounted for 164 admissions, mainly tortoises (70.12%) and turtles (18.90%), with the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and digestive systems most frequently affected. Overall, birds and mammals were the most commonly admitted non-traditional or “exotic” pets, while the digestive and integumentary systems were the most frequently affected across species, emphasizing the value of regional epidemiological data for improving exotic animal veterinary care.