The complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analyses of Cathartes melambrotus (Wetmore 1964) (Aves: Cathartidae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. ResourcesCathartes melambrotus is the largest member of the genus Cathartes, and soars over the forested areas of Amazonia in search of carrion. The complete mitochondrial genome of C. melambrotus was reported in this study.
Robert Driver, Renee Li
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Bridging Evolutionary History and Conservation of New World Vultures [PDF]
Animals, 2023 The New World Vultures (Cathartidae) include seven species of obligate scavengers that, despite their ecological relevance, present critical information gaps around their evolutionary history and conservation.
Daniela Cortés-Díaz +4 more
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Complete mitogenome of the critically endangered Asian king vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) (Aves, Accipitriformes, Accipitridae): evolutionary insights and comparative analysis [PDF]
ZooKeysThe Asian king vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), also known as the red-headed vulture, is an Old World vulture (Gypini) facing severe population declines. This study aimed to assemble the complete mitogenome of S. calvus, explore its phylogenetic relationships,
Wannapol Buthasane +6 more
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Exchanging carrion for fresh meat: the vulture Cathartes burrovianus (Aves, Cathartidae) preys on the snake Xenodon merremii (Serpentes, Dipsadidae) in southeastern Brazil [PDF]
Biotemas, 2010 The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) is known mainly for its necrophagic habits, typical of the Cathartidae. However, members of this family also hunt live prey, though this behavior is not well documented.
Thiago Oliveira e Almeida +2 more
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Mitogenomic analysis of extant condor species provides insight into the molecular evolution of vultures [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 The evolution of large vultures linked to mountainous habitats was accompanied by extreme physiological and behavioral specializations for energetically efficient flights.
D. De Panis +8 more
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A reference genome for the Harpy Eagle reveals steady demographic decline and chromosomal rearrangements in the origin of Accipitriformes [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe 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.
Lucas Eduardo Costa Canesin +15 more
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Un nuevo caso de leucismo en el Aura Tiñosa (Cathartes aura; Cathartiformes: Cathartidae) para Cuba
Novitates Caribaea, 2021 Se registra un nuevo caso de Aura Tiñosa, Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758), con leucismo parcial para el archipiélago cubano. La observación se hizo en el área Paisaje Natural Protegido Escaleras de Jaruco ubicado en los municipios de Jaruco y San José de
Samuel Hernández-Borroto, Diego Salas
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Revista Peruana de Biología, 2021 La variabilidad genética intrapoblacional de Vultur gryphus (cóndores andinos) de las regiones de Cusco y Apurímac fue evaluada mediante amplificación y secuenciación del ADN mitocondrial correspondientes a la región control y subunidad ribosomal 12S (D ...
Ramón Gustavo Quispe Montoya +2 more
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Revista Peruana de Biología, 2021 En este estudio se analiza y discute la ingesta de plástico y otros materiales antropogénicos por parte de Coragyps atratus en un vertedero de residuos suburbano de Calceta, Provincia de Manabí, Ecuador. De un total de 112 egagrópilas analizadas, el 100%
Enrique Richard +2 more
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Frugivory in Raptors: New Observations from Australia and a Global Review
Birds, 2021 The diets of raptors are some of the best studied and well-known of all bird groups. Raptors are typically carnivores, hunting and feeding on vertebrates and, for some species, invertebrates. Here, we described instances of the Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
James A. Fitzsimons, Jack Leighton
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