Individual identity information persists in learned calls of introduced parrot populations. [PDF]
PLoS Computational Biology, 2023 Animals can actively encode different types of identity information in learned communication signals, such as group membership or individual identity. The social environments in which animals interact may favor different types of information, but whether
Grace Smith-Vidaurre +4 more
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An Influx of Non-Native Bird Species into the Natural Environment Owing to the Accidental Release of Pet Birds in Japan [PDF]
AnimalsThe escape of pet birds into the wild raises concerns about the introduction of invasive avian species. This study investigated the impact of escaped pet birds on the introduction of non-native species in Japan.
Sumiko Nishida, Wataru Kitamura
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Subtle sexual plumage color dimorphism and size dimorphism in a South American colonial breeder, the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) [PDF]
Avian Research, 2020 Background Parrots (Psittacidae Family) are one of the most colorful groups of birds in the world, their colors produced both structurally and via unusual pigments (psittacofulvins). Most species are considered to be monogamous, and many have been viewed
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Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp. in Free-Ranging Introduced Monk Parakeets from Santiago, Chile [PDF]
Animals, 2021 Monk Parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) are medium-sized parrots that due to international pet trade currently exist as invasive species in 19 countries globally.
Alejandra Sandoval-Rodríguez +6 more
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Parasitic survey on introduced monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) in Santiago, Chile [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2017 Central Chile has been identified as a unique ecosystem with high conservation priority because of its high levels of endemism and intensive anthropic pressure.
Cristóbal Briceño +4 more
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Interactions between Invasive Monk Parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) and Other Bird Species during Nesting Seasons in Santiago, Chile [PDF]
Animals, 2019 The monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) is considered to be one of the most invasive bird species because its unique ability among parrots to build their own communal nests.
Cristóbal Briceño +8 more
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Evidence for vocal signatures and voice-prints in a wild parrot [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2023 In humans, identity is partly encoded in a voice-print that is carried across multiple vocalizations. Other species also signal vocal identity in calls, such as shown in the contact call of parrots.
Simeon Q. Smeele +3 more
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Liposarcoma in a Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix): A Case Report. [PDF]
Vet Med SciA well‐differentiated liposarcoma was identified in a common quail near the uropygial gland. Diagnosis was confirmed through histopathology ABSTRACT Introduction Liposarcoma is a rare malignant soft tissue tumour and it has only been occasionally reported in birds such as goose, parrot and falcon.
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Metagenomic Detection of Multiple Viruses in Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) in Australia [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceBackground Birds are known to harbour many pathogens, including circovirus, herpesviruses, adenoviruses and Chlamydia psittaci. Some of these pose zoonotic risks, while others, such as beak and feather disease virus (BFDV), have a significant impact on ...
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, 2016 Since their introduction to the United States in the 1960s, monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) have thrived (Figure 1). Until recently, annual Christmas Bird Count data have shown the population to be increasing exponentially.
Avery, Michael L., Lindsay, James R.
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