The Role of Vulture (Accipitriformes) Cutaneous Microbiota in Infectious Disease Protection [PDF]
MicroorganismsVultures (Accipitriformes), as obligate scavengers, are regularly exposed to a diverse array of pathogens present in decomposing carcasses. Nevertheless, they exhibit a remarkable ability to resist infections, suggesting a crucial role of skin microbiota
Miriam Lobello +5 more
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The Complete Genome Sequences of 31 Species of Hawks (Accipitriformes, Aves). [PDF]
Biodivers GenomesWe present the complete genome sequences of 31 species of hawks. Illumina sequencing was performed on genetic material from wild-caught specimens. The reads were assembled using a de novo method followed by a finishing step.
Catanach T +4 more
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First assessment of the prevalence of haemosporidian infections in Accipitriformes raptors in Greece. [PDF]
Parasitol ResHaemosporidians, a group of vector-borne parasites that parasitize the blood cells and internal organs of various animal species, are reported to cause severe pathology in raptors.
Markakis G +7 more
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Complete mitogenome of the critically endangered Asian king vulture (<i>Sarcogypscalvus</i>) (Aves, Accipitriformes, Accipitridae): evolutionary insights and comparative analysis. [PDF]
ZookeysAbstract The Asian king vulture (Sarcogypscalvus), also known as the red-headed vulture, is an Old World vulture (Gypini) facing severe population declines.
Buthasane W +6 more
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Prevalence and local transmission of haemosporidian (Haemosporida) parasites in nestlings of birds of prey (Aves, Accipitriformes) in the temperate forests in Lithuania [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeWild birds of prey (Accipitriformes) are infected with haemosporidian (Haemosporida) parasites worldwide, and it is known that these parasites can negatively affect their health.
Dovilė Bukauskaitė +4 more
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The Complete Genome Sequences of 87 Species of Hawks (Accipitriformes, Aves) [PDF]
Biodiversity Genomes, 2023 Biodiversity Genomes We present the complete genome sequences of 87 species of hawks from 39 genera. Illumina sequencing was performed on genetic material from single individuals.
Therese A. Catanach, S Pirro
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Aircraft Collisions with Birds (Orders Falconiformes and Accipitriformes)
Biology Bulletin, 2023 Statistical data on aircraft collisions with birds of prey (Falconiformes and Accipitriformes) are analyzed. The basis of the analysis was the results of study at the Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences (IPEE RAS ...
O. L. Silaeva, A. S. Pedenko
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A reference genome for the Harpy Eagle reveals steady demographic decline and chromosomal rearrangements in the origin of Accipitriformes. [PDF]
Sci RepThe Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is an iconic species that inhabits forested landscapes in Neotropical regions, with decreasing population trends mainly due to habitat loss, and currently classified as vulnerable.
Canesin LEC +15 more
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Quaternary Records of Eagles (Accipitriformes: Aquilinae) and Falcons (Falconiformes: Falconidae) in Bulgaria [PDF]
Acta zoologica bulgaricaIn the Quaternary of Bulgaria, 15 species of accipitrid eagles and falcons have been found at a total of 40 localities. They make up 83.3 % of the composition of the modern fauna of the two groups in the country.
Zlatozar Boev
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The Mitochondrial Genomes of Aquila fasciata and Buteo lagopus (Aves, Accipitriformes): Sequence, Structure and Phylogenetic Analyses. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 The family Accipitridae is one of the largest groups of non-passerine birds, including 68 genera and 243 species globally distributed. In the present study, we determined the complete mitochondrial sequences of two species of accipitrid, namely Aquila ...
Lan Jiang +17 more
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