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Experimental Infection and In-Contact Transmission of H9N2 Avian Influenza Virus in Crows
Pathogens, 2022 This study aimed to investigate the potential of H9N2 avian influenza virus to cause disease and intra-species transmission in house crows (Corvus splendens).
Shanmugasundaram Nagarajan +2 more
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Hooded Crows (Corvus cornix) May Be Aware of Their Own Body Size
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 Body-awareness is one of the manifestations of self-awareness, expressed in the ability of people and animals to represent their own body physical properties.
Anna Smirnova, Alexander Kharitonov
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Spatial and temporal dynamics in the use of urban habitats by Hooded Crows [PDF]
Scientific ReportsUnderstanding the habitat use of animals in cities is relevant for urban planning, human-wildlife conflict management and urban biodiversity conservation.
Petra Paládi +4 more
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Low motivation drives poor performance of infected, anorexic crows on a string-pulling task [PDF]
Animal CognitionThere is growing concern that infectious disease can impair the cognitive performance of wild animals, but the mechanisms by which this may occur are unclear.
Andrea K. Townsend +5 more
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Learning and motor inhibitory control in crows and domestic chickens
Royal Society Open Science, 2021 Cognitive abilities allow animals to navigate through complex, fluctuating environments. In the present study, we tested the performance of a captive group of eight crows, Corvus corone and 10 domestic chickens, Gallus gallus domesticus, in the cylinder ...
Georgine Szipl, Claudia A F Wascher
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Winter Roost Preferences of Crows in Beijing City [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionDuring the winter season, an extensive population of crows (predominantly the carrion crow Corvus corone) seek refuge in Beijing's urban landscapes for roosting, subsequently generating noise and droppings that adversely affect the quality of life of ...
Junyang Feng +3 more
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Cleaning Interactions Between Crows and Sika Deer: Implications for Tick‐Borne Disease Management [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionCleaning interactions between mammals and birds have been widely observed worldwide. Here, we report cleaning interactions between sika deer and crows in Japan, based on a field observations using camera traps and online research.
Kanzi M. Tomita, Hiroyuki Matsuyama
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Behavioral Responses of Captive Corvids to the Presence of Visitors [PDF]
Animal Behavior and Cognition, 2021 Behavioral responses of captive animals to the presence of visitors in zoos and wildlife parks can be interpreted as signs of negative (disturbance), neutral or positive (enrichment) welfare.
Claudia A.F. Wascher +6 more
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Urban Birds Using Insects on Front Panels of Cars
Birds, 2023 Urbanization influences the food availability and quality for birds in many ways. Although a great amount of food for birds is provided incidentally or intentionally in urban areas, the quantity of insect-based food can be reduced in cities.
Jukka Jokimäki +1 more
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