Results 31 to 40 of about 4,498 (242)

Note on the Pelecaniformes, Ciconiiformes, terns (Sterninae) and black skimmers (Rynchopinae) along the Costa Chica of Oaxaca, Mexico

open access: yesCiencias Marinas, 1998
To study the coastal birds of Oaxaca's Costa Chica, we visited this region in the fall of 1995 and the summer and fall of 1996. During these visits we focused on coastal lagoons and barrier beaches, although we also made two sea trips and visited sandy ...
E Mellink, J Luévano, I Zuria
doaj   +1 more source

Notes on breeding sites of Pelecaniformes in Micronesia [PDF]

open access: yesBird Conservation International, 1997
SummaryDuring a tourist cruise with M.V. Academik Shokalski from Cairns (Australia) to Chuuk (Micronesia) between 20 March and 3 April 1996 we visited a number of seabird islands in Micronesia described by Nelson (1978). On these and other islands visited, we asked local people for further information on breeding seabirds. After the cruise H.M. visited
J. de Korte, H. Meltofte
openaire   +1 more source

First Record of Echinoparyphium recurvatum (Trematoda, Echinostomatidae) in Pakistan with New Avian Definitive Host, Vanellus leucurus

open access: yes, 2019
Parasitological examinations of White-tailed Lapwing Vanellus leucurus (Charadriiformes: Charadriidae) collected from Dadu district (Sindh Province, Southern Pakistan) were carried out at the Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
Birmani, Nadir   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Comparative tests of ectoparasite species richness in seabirds [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Background: The diversity of parasites attacking a host varies substantially among different host species. Understanding the factors that explain these patterns of parasite diversity is critical to identifying the ecological principles underlying ...
Hughes, J., Page, R.D.M.
core   +4 more sources

PELICANS, CORMORANTS, AND THEIR RELATIVES: THE PELECANIFORMES [PDF]

open access: yesThe Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 2007
Abstract The following critiques express the opinions of the individual evaluators regarding the strengths, weaknesses, and value of the books they review. As such, the appraisals are subjective assessments and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or any official policy of the American Ornithologists’ Union.
openaire   +2 more sources

Bird Displacement by Wind Turbines: Assessing Current Knowledge and Recommendations for Future Studies

open access: yesBirds, 2021
Wind energy developments can be responsible for negative impacts on birds, including displacement. In this study we performed a systematic review of the literature available on bird displacement due to wind turbines, both onshore and offshore, to: (i ...
Ana Teresa Marques   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

First data on the trematode fauna of wetland birds in the Samara region (European Russia)

open access: yesActa Biologica Sibirica
We have conducted the first study of trematodes in wetland birds of the Samara region (European Russia). A total of 25 trematode species from 12 families were identified in 8 species of birds.
Nadezhda Yu. Kirillova   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

The complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of White-bellied Heron Ardea insignis (Pelecaniformes:Ardeidae)

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2018
The White-bellied Heron Ardea insignis is Critically Endangered wading bird. In this study, we first sequenced and described the complete mitochondrial genome and phylogeny of A. insignis. The whole genome of A.
Yubao Duan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lysapsus limellum (ANURA: HYLIDAE): AVIAN PREDATION BY Butorides striata (PELECANIFORMES: ARDEIDAE) IN THE PANTANAL WETLAND, BRAZIL

open access: yesRevista Latinoamericana de Herpetología
The Uruguay harlequin frog Lysapsus limellum is widely distributed in South America, where it inhabits open flooded savannah, rainforest areas, and floating meadows of large rivers. In these aquatic ecosystems, the species has a prolonged breeding season.
Caio Marinho Mello   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

ECOLOGIA DE Eudocimus ruber (PELECANIFORMES, THRESKIORNITHIDAE) NO LITORAL DO ESTADO DO PARANÁ, BRASIL

open access: yesOecologia Australis, 2020
The Scarlet Ibis occurred in large numbers at the coast of Paraná until the nineteenth century, but a drastic decrease in its population ended with regional disappearance.
Daniele Coelho Vigário   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy