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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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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Florida's Introduced Birds: Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)
EDIS, 2009 WEC-257, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson and Sam Logue, introduces this small to medium-sized member of the parrot family that has become an established non-native bird in Florida — species description, similar species, native range ...
Steve A. Johnson, Sam Logue
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Hindlimb myology of the monk parakeet (Aves, Psittaciformes)
Journal of Morphology, 2014 ABSTRACTWe studied the hindlimb myology of the monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus). Like all parrots, it has zygodactyl feet enabling perching, climbing, hanging, moving easily among trees, and handling food. Muscles were described and weighed, and physiological cross‐sectional area (PCSA) of four flexors and one extensor was calculated.
Julieta Carril +2 more
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Monk parakeets 'test the waters' when forming new relationships. [PDF]
Biol LettInitiating and developing social relationships with strangers can provide fitness benefits, but it is an inherently risky process. To mitigate potential risks and develop trust, strangers may ‘test the waters’ by gradually escalating the type of social investment from low-cost to high-cost.
O'Connell CL +3 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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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 ...
Babu Kanti Nath +6 more
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Multi-layer networks reveal changes in plant-bird interactions driven by invasive species [PDF]
Communications BiologyBiological invasions can strongly disrupt ecosystems, reshaping their structure and functioning. We investigate how two widespread invasive parrots –the rose-ringed parakeet Psittacula krameri and the monk parakeet Myiopsitta monachus- affect plant-bird ...
Jaume Izquierdo-Palma +5 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.
Barari M +3 more
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Returning to the Wilderness: Potential Habitat Suitability of Non-Native Pet Birds in South Africa [PDF]
BiologyThe global trade of non-native pet birds has increased in recent decades, and this has accelerated the introduction of invasive birds in the wild. This study employed ensemble species distribution modelling (eSDM) to assess potential habitat suitability ...
Tinyiko C. Shivambu +5 more
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