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Detection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in dead captive psittacines in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (Mg) infection of wild native Brazilian psittacines (Psittaciformes) which died of any cause during sorting, rehabilitation, or conservation, was investigated by PCR.
AM Gomes +9 more
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An outbreak of chlamydiosis in captive psittacines
This paper describes an outbreak of chlamydiosis in psittacines recovered in Minas Gerais, Brazil, from illegal trade in the Brazilian Southeastern Region.
Roselene Ecco +4 more
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Natural infection by endoparasites among free-living wild animals
The objective of this study was to investigate the frequency of occurrence and variety of intestinal parasites among free-living wild animals. Fecal samples from wild mammals and birds at rehabilitation centers in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and São
Luciane Holsback +3 more
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A dispersão de sementes de Inga uruguensis Hook. et Arn. foi estudada em uma população natural localizada em floresta ripária, do Rio Moji Guaçu, Município de Moji Guaçu, SP, durante o mês de agosto de 1991.
Márcia Balistiero Figliolia +1 more
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Molecular Detection and Genotyping of Chlamydia psittaci in Captive Psittacines from Costa Rica
Oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs from 117 captive psittacine birds presented at veterinary clinics (88) and from shelters/rescue centers of wildlife (29) were collected to determine the prevalence of C. psittaci in captive birds in Costa Rica. Samples were collected during 2009 from a total of 19 different species of parrots, with Ara macao (33 ...
Jessica Sheleby-Elías +4 more
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Variation in parrot jaw musculature
Interspecific morphological differences in some superficial jaw muscles of parrots. Abstract Psittaciformes, the order encompassing parrots and their relatives, are highly diverse and generally known for having a strong beaks used for multiple behaviors. The muscles related to the masticatory apparatus should reflect this functional complexity; however,
Ana Carolina L. Faillace +3 more
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We investigated the effects of landscape features and forest structure on the avian community at the Reserva Florestal Adolpho Ducke near Manaus, in the Brazilian Amazon. We sampled the landscape and forest in 72 50 × 50 m plots systematically distributed in the reserve, covering an area of 6,400 ha.
Renato Cintra +2 more
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Molecular Diagnosis of Beak and Feather Disease in Native Brazilian Psittacines
The incidence of the psittacine beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) was investigated in Brazilian native parrots with normal feathering arriving at rescue and triage centers for wild animals (CETAS, IBAMA) in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. BFDV DNA
AV Araújo +10 more
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ABSTRACT The immense biodiversity observed in tropical forests has inspired the study of evolution since its inception, and numerous hypotheses have been generated to explain this diversity. One major driver of tropical forest biodiversity has been the repeated climatic fluctuations due to the Pleistocene glacial cycles.
Ethan F. Gyllenhaal +9 more
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Review of Pionus maximiliani (Kuhl)
(Uploaded by Plazi from the Biodiversity Heritage Library) No abstract provided.
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