Low breeding success of the little egret (Egretta garzetta) near residential areas and in colonies exposed to gales: a comparison of colony in Sichuan, Southwest China, with literature [PDF]
Animal Cells and Systems, 2019 The breeding biology of the little egret (Egretta garzetta) was studied in 20 nests within the mixed-species breeding colonies at Nanchong, Sichuan, Southwest China, in 2006.
Tong Lei Yu
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The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the little egret (Egretta garzetta) [PDF]
Genetics and Molecular Biology, 2015 Many phylogenetic questions in the Ciconiiformes remain unresolved and complete mitogenome data are urgently needed for further molecular investigation.
Yi Zou +4 more
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Herons in Aquafarms Are More Fearful of Humans [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionHerons (Ardeidae), an important group in wetland ecosystems, have a particularly strong relationship with humans. However, their predation on farmed fish and shrimp in aquafarms can lead to economic losses for local fish farmers.
Shuang Yang, Sidan Lin, Wei Liang
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Spatial ecology of little egret (Egretta garzetta) in Hong Kong uncovers preference for commercial fishponds [PDF]
PeerJ, 2020 Many natural wetlands have been converted to human-influenced wetlands. In some instances, human-influenced wetlands could provide complementary habitats for waterbirds, compensating for the loss of natural wetlands.
Chun-chiu Pang +5 more
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Efficacy of Painting Wind Turbine Blades as a Mitigation Measure to Reduce Bird Collisions in a Mediterranean Wind Farm. [PDF]
Ecol EvolBird mortality due to collisions with wind turbines necessitates the implementation of measures to mitigate this impact. Blade patterning has shown to be a promising measure to increase turbine visibility to birds and reduce collisions. Employing a Before–After–Control–Impact experiment using long‐term fatality searches, bird fatality rates were ...
May R +3 more
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Seasonal Role Reversal of Baer's Pochard in Waterbird Association Networks. [PDF]
Ecol EvolSeasonal Network Position Shift: Baer's Pochard exhibits a marked seasonal transition in its network position within the waterbird community—functioning as a core species with high connectivity during the breeding season, but shifting to a peripheral position with reduced network centrality during winter.
Li S, Lv F, Wu H, Hou J.
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Population Status, Ecology and Conservation Challenges of Cattle Egrets (<i>Bubulcus ibis</i>), Especially in the Southern Africa Subregion: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThe Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) occupies a wide range of natural and human‐modified habitats, yet research effort across its range is highly uneven. Our systematic review of 173 studies synthesises patterns in population trends, habitat use, breeding ecology, threats and ecosystem services, revealing strong geographic and thematic biases in available ...
Sibanda B, Tarakini T, Mundava J.
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Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL)-Genetic Determinants in Gram-Negative Fecal-Microbiota of Wild Birds and Chicken Originated at Trimmu Barrage [PDF]
Antibiotics, 2023 Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) give rise to resistance against penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics in multiple bacterial species. The present study was conducted to map genetic determinants and related attributes of ESBL-producing bacteria in
Muhammad Adnan Saeed +10 more
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Genomic insight into the nocturnal adaptation of the black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2022 Background The black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is an ardeid bird successfully adapted to the nocturnal environment. Previous studies had indicated that the eyes of the night herons have evolved several specialized morphological traits ...
Haoran Luo +5 more
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Impaired Reproductive Performance of Waterbirds in Metal-Contaminated Tropical Rice Agroecosystems: Evidence from Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) [PDF]
ToxicsHeavy metal pollution in rice fields is a major concern; however, little research has addressed its exposure and risk to waterbirds inhabiting rice fields.
Hanxun Qiu +3 more
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