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Subtle sexual plumage color dimorphism and size dimorphism in a South American colonial breeder, the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)

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
Macarena Morales, Deysi J. Gigena, Santiago M. Benitez-Vieyra, Diego J. Valdez   +3 more
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Sex and Age Effects on Monk Parakeet Home-Range Variation in the Urban Habitat

Diversity, 2021
Home-range size is a key aspect of space-use, and variation in home-range size and structure may have profound consequences for the potential impact of damage and control strategies for invasive species.
Juan Carlos Senar, Aura Moyà, Jorge Pujol, Xavier Tomas, Ben J. Hatchwell   +4 more
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Monk parakeets 'test the waters' when forming new relationships. [PDF]

Biol Lett
Initiating 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, Carter GG, van der Marel A, Hobson EA.   +3 more
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Interactions between Invasive Monk Parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) and Other Bird Species during Nesting Seasons in Santiago, Chile

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, Alejandra Sandoval-Rodríguez, Karina Yévenes, Matilde Larraechea, Angello Morgado, Catalina Chappuzeau, Víctor Muñoz, Pablo Dufflocq, Florencia Olivares   +8 more
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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.
Carril, Julieta, Mosto, María Clelia, Picasso, Mariana Beatriz Julieta, Tambussi, Claudia Patricia   +3 more
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Do Invasive Mosquito and Bird Species Alter Avian Malaria Parasite Transmission?

Diversity, 2020
Alien mosquito and vertebrate host species may create novel epidemiological scenarios for the transmission of pathogens naturally circulating in the invaded area. The exotic Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) has established populations in Europe and is
Josué Martínez-de la Puente, Alazne Díez-Fernández, Tomás Montalvo, Rubén Bueno-Marí, Quentin Pangrani, Ramón C. Soriguer, Juan Carlos Senar, Jordi Figuerola   +7 more
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Evaluation of the invasion potential of monk parakeet, Myiopsitta monachus, in Natural Protected Areas in Mexico

Animal Biodiversity and Conservation, 2022
Evaluación de la capacidad invasora de la cotorra argentina, Myiopsitta monachus, en áreas naturales protegidas de México La cotorra argentina, Myiopsitta monachus, es una especie autóctona de Sudamérica que en 2016 fue declarada invasora en México ...
S. A. Huerta-Sánchez, F. M. Huerta-Martínez, A. Muñoz-Urias, C. Neri-Luna, F. J. Sahagún-Sánchez, J. P. Castruita-Domínguez   +5 more
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High Prevalence of Novel Beak and Feather Disease Virus in Sympatric Invasive Parakeets Introduced to Spain From Asia and South America

Diversity, 2020
The psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a globally widespread infectious bird disease that mainly affects species within the Order Psittaciformes (parrots and allies).
Francisco Morinha, Martina Carrete, José L. Tella, Guillermo Blanco   +3 more
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Distribution patterns of invasive Monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) in an urban habitat [PDF]

Animal Biodiversity and Conservation, 2012
Several invasive species have been shown to have a marked preference for urban habitats. The study of the variables responsible for the distribution of these species within urban habitats should allow to predict which environmental variables are ...
Rodríguez–Pastor, R., Senar, J. C., Ortega, A., Faus, J., Uribe, F ., Montalvo, T.   +5 more
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Studies on the Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri colony of Genoa (Liguria, NW Italy)

Avocetta, 2022
Taking into account that the previous quantitative data relating to the Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri of Genoa (Liguria, Italy) dates back to 2009 and considering the potential impact that an alien species can have on native ones and the ...
Valeria Gereschi, Loris Galli, Enrico Borgo   +2 more
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