The avian gut microbiota: Diversity, influencing factors, and future directions
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 The gut microbiota is viewed as the “second genome” of animals, sharing intricate relationships with their respective hosts. Because the gut microbial community and its diversity are affected by many intrinsic and extrinsic factors, studying intestinal ...
Fengfei Sun +4 more
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Effects of habitat and livestock on nest productivity of the Asian houbara Chlamydotis macqueenii in Bukhara Province, Uzbekistan [PDF]
, 2016 To inform population support measures for the unsustainably hunted Asian houbara Chlamydotis macqueenii (IUCN Vulnerable) we examined potential habitat and land-use effects on nest productivity in the Kyzylkum Desert, Uzbekistan.
BM Gubin +50 more
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Haemoparasites in captive birds at Uberlândia zoo, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Bioscience Journal, 2021 Haemoparasites are one of the most important groups of bird parasites, with emphasis on the genera Haemoproteus, Plasmodium, Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma.
Lívia Mendonça de Aguiar +1 more
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Molecular Detection and Genotyping of Chlamydia psittaci in Captive Psittacines from Costa Rica
Veterinary Medicine International, 2013 Oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs from 117 captive psittacine birds presented at veterinary clinics (88) and from shelters/rescue centers of wildlife (29) were collected to determine the prevalence of C. psittaci in captive birds in Costa Rica.
Jessica Sheleby-Elías +3 more
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Quantification of abnormal repetitive behaviour in captive European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). [PDF]
, 2009 Stereotypies are repetitive, unvarying and goalless behaviour patterns that are often considered indicative of poor welfare in captive animals. Quantifying stereotypies can be difficult, particularly during the early stages of their development when ...
Asher, L +4 more
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Abnormal repetitive behaviours in captive birds: a Tinbergian review
, 2018 Abnormal repetitive behaviours (ARBs) are associated with past, or present, welfare problems and are common elements of the behavioural repertoire of some captive animals, including birds.
Emma L. Mellor, B. Brilot, S. Collins
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Beak colour dynamically signals changes in fasting status and parasite loads in king penguins [PDF]
, 2016 This research was funded by the French Polar Institute (IPEV–Research Program 119) and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS-INEE). Field logistic support was provided by Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises. Q.S.
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, 2023 The full extent of Plutarch’s moral educational program remains largely understudied, at least in those aspects pertaining to women and the gendered other. As a result, scholarship on his views on women have differed significantly in their conclusions, with some scholars suggesting that he is overwhelmingly positive towards women and marriage and ...
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How to be a great dad: Parental care in a flock of greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) [PDF]
, 2017 In the last years, studies on captive greater flamingos have increased. Research on zoo animals is important to improve the knowledge on these species and to improve their ex-situ and in-situ conservation.
Piccirillo, Alessandra +5 more
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Evidence for West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus Infections in Wild and Resident Birds in Germany, 2017 and 2018 [PDF]
, 2019 Wild birds play an important role as reservoir hosts and vectors for zoonotic arboviruses and foster their spread. Usutu virus (USUV) has been circulating endemically in Germany since 2011, while West Nile virus (WNV) was first diagnosed in several bird ...
Eiden, Martin +19 more
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