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Chromosomal evolution of South American Columbiformes (Aves)
Genetica, 1984 Karyotypes are compared of 14 species of Brazilian Columbiformes (family Columbidae): Claravis pretiosa (2n=74), Columba cayennensis (2n=76), Columba picazuro (2n=76), Columba speciosa (2n=76), Columbina minuta (2n=76), Columbina passerina (2n=76), Columbina picui (2n=76), Columbina talpacoti (2n=76), Geotrygon montana (2n=86), Leptotila rufaxilla (2n ...
De Lucca, E. J., De Lucca, E. J. [UNESP]
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Trichomonas gallinae in Columbiform Birds from the Galapagos Islands
Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 1987Domestic pigeons were introduced into the Galapagos Islands in 1972 or 1973. There is a high prevalence of Trichomonas gallinae among them and some evidence of canker. Trichomonas gallinae can be found also in endemic Galapagos doves in the vicinity of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Doves examined on pigeon-free islands were not found infected.
W M, Harmon +3 more
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BLOOD PARASITES OF SOME COLUMBIFORM AND PASSERIFORM BIRDS FROM CHILE
Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 1977Ninety-one birds of 23 species from Chile were examined for haematozoa; 13 birds of seven species harbored species of Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon, Plasmodium, Trypanosoma and microfilariae. Haemoproteids (representing four species) were the most common parasites and occurred in 10 of the 13 infected birds.
DONALD J. FORRESTER +2 more
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Problem solving and neophobia in a columbiform–passeriform assemblage in Barbados
Animal Behaviour, 2001Abstract Previous research suggests a link between innovation rate, neophobia and behavioural flexibility in the field and in captivity. In this paper we examine three correlates of flexibility in five opportunistic avian species that feed together in Barbados: three Passeriformes (the Carib grackle, Quiscalus lugubris, the Lesser Antillean bullfinch,
Sandra J. Webster, Louis Lefebvre
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2023An analysis of morphological. ecological and ethological characters show the wood pigeon to be more closely related to doves than to pigeons, and represent a distinct genus. Palumba gen. n. is es???.ablished for Columba palumbus L.
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Two New Nasal Mites from Columbiform Birds
The Journal of Parasitology, 1952In a survey of the respiratory parasites of columbiform birds performed at Texas Technological College, Lubbock, Texas, two new species of nasal mites were discovered: Neonyssus zenaidurae, from the mourning dove, and Speleognathus striatus, from the domestic pigeon. Mexican ground doves were also examined, but only one of sixteen birds was parasitized.
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Zoonotic Diseases of Common Pet Birds: Psittacine, Passerine, and Columbiform Species
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 2011Zoonotic transmission of disease from pet birds is uncommon, but there are some recognized dangers. Most notably, Chlamydophila psittaci can be transmitted from pet birds to humans. Allergic responses to pet birds, including pneumonitis and contact dermatitis, have also been documented.
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