Characteristics and Productivity of Some Pigeon Breeds in Bangladesh (Aves: Columbidae)
This is our hurried responsibility to introduce those pigeon breeds that have economic value. In this case, very common and productive breeds but moderately unknown in history or confusing on their scientific identity need to be focused elaborately.
Ashraful Kabir
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Artificial Waterbodies: A Valuable Source of eDNA for Detecting Threatened Birds [PDF]
ABSTRACT Environmental DNA (eDNA) has transformed biodiversity monitoring, especially in aquatic environments; yet, its application in terrestrial habitats remains limited. In arid regions, artificial waterbodies, such as farm dams and water troughs, serve as essential resources for wildlife and offer a promising but underutilised opportunity for eDNA ...
Gary Young+3 more
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Comparative Study of Vaccine‐Induced Humoral Immune Response Against Newcastle Disease Virus and Avian Influenza Virus (H9N2) in Different Bird Species of Mashhad Birds Garden [PDF]
The study involved 230 serum samples from various bird species. Birds were vaccinated with ND and AI vaccines, and their antibody titters were measured. ND vaccination significantly increased titres in most species, while AI vaccination had mixed results, with some species showing reduced titters after the second dose.
Omid BehrouziNasab+2 more
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The Dodo and its extinct sister species, the Solitaire, are iconic exemplars of the destructive capabilities of humanity. These secondarily terrestrial columbids became extinct within a century of their first encounter with humanity.
Mark T. Young+7 more
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Morphological study of the testes of the dove Columba livia (Gmelin) (Columbidae, Columbiformes) [PDF]
Known as "domestic dove", the Columba livia (Gmelin, 1789) is a columbidae species widely distributed in Brazil, whose reproductive biology has been studied by many researchers. The testes of 12 Columba livia males were collected and prepared for histologic examination under an optical microscope, the results of which were analysed and photographed ...
Maruch, Sandra Maria das Graças+2 more
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New records and a new species of chewing lice (Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Ischnocera) found on Columbidae (Columbiformes) in Pakistan [PDF]
The chewing lice (Phthiraptera) of Columbidae (Columbiformes) from Pakistan are studied. Six species of chewing lice with new host records are recorded and one new species of the genus Colpocephalum is described from Columba livia in the Karachi region ...
Saima Naz+2 more
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El crecimiento urbano sobre áreas naturales transforma el paisaje y obliga a las especies a enfrentar nuevas condiciones del ambiente; solo algunas especies son capaces de tolerarlas y reproducirse.
Gabriel Guillen Garcia del Barco+3 more
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Using Citizen Science and Field Surveys to Document the Introduction, Establishment, and Rapid Spread of the Bare-Eyed Pigeon, Patagioenas corensis, on the Island of Saint-Martin, West Indies [PDF]
Early reporting of the introduction and establishment of exotic species is of paramount importance for successful management. Here, we report the introduction and rapid spread of the Bare-eyed Pigeon, Patagioenas corensis, on the binational island of ...
Christopher Cambrone+2 more
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Collared Peccary Wallows are Hubs of Animal Activity and Diversity in a Central American Wet Forest [PDF]
Collared peccary wallows are used by a diverse assemblage of vertebrates in a Central American tropical wet forest. Wallows had significantly higher vertebrate activity and diversity compared to surrounding forest. Wallow visitors included 13 amphibian, 2 reptile, 11 bird, and 16 mammal species, engaged in behaviors including reproduction, drinking ...
Amanda Eckhoff+6 more
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GENE HOMOLOGIES IN COLUMBIDAE [PDF]
J. H. Stimpfling, M. R. Irwin
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