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Diet of Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) in Bulgaria: composition, distribution and variation [PDF]
The Eastern Imperial Eagle (EIE) is a top predator exploiting different prey in different parts of its distribution. In this study, we summarise data collected over a long period of time (for 25 consecutive years), identifying key prey species in the ...
Dimitar Demerdzhiev+6 more
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Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Birds in 2021
Rigorous peer-reviews are the basis of high-quality academic publishing [...]
Birds Editorial Office
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Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Birds in 2022
High-quality academic publishing is built on rigorous peer review [...]
Birds Editorial Office
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Using drone imagery to obtain population data of colony-nesting seabirds to support Canada’s transition to the global Key Biodiversity Areas program [PDF]
Identifying of global or national biodiversity ‘hotspots’ has proven important for focusing and prioritizing conservation efforts worldwide. Canada has nearly 600 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) identified by quantitative criteria to help ...
Lindsay A. R. Lalach+3 more
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In this study, we analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome of Eudynamys scolopaceus using Illumina and Pacbio next-generation sequencing. The total length of the mitogenome was 18,170 bp and contained 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two ribosomal RNAs,
Yun Sun Lee+6 more
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The Spitsbergen population of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) was harvested to near extinction during the whaling era. Here, we show possible signs of recovery of the population by reporting observations of two calves in the Scoresby Sund polynya in ...
Outi M. Tervo+4 more
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Complete mitogenome and phylogenetic analysis of two species (Mareca penelope and Mareca falcate)
We determined the complete mitogenomes of two wigeons, Mareca penelope (16,603 bp) and Mareca falcata (16,597 bp) of the family Anatidae using Illumina next-generation sequencing to better understand phylogenetic relationships.
Seon-Mi Lee+3 more
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Everyone loves the birds of the world. From their haunting songs and majesty of flight to dazzling plumage and mating rituals, bird watchers - both amateurs and professionals - have marveled for centuries at their considerable adaptations. Now, we are offered a special treat with the publication of a series of papers in dedicated issues of Science ...
Oliver A. Ryder+3 more
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The impact of tree loss on carbon management in West Africa
This study quantifies the amount of carbon stored and sequestered by vegetation in west Africa, carbon loss due to tree cover loss, and the potential natural sequestration relative to projected carbon emissions in 2030.
Graeme M. Buchanan+4 more
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Our understanding of mRNA translation and its regulation has been transformed by the development of ribosome profiling. This approach relies upon RNase footprinting of translating ribosomes in a precise manner to generate an accurate snapshot of ribosome
Katerina Douka+7 more
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