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A Cross‐Sectional Study on Parakeets Feeding and Housing Practices in Italy

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Italy has one of the largest companion bird populations in Europe. This study aimed to investigate feeding and housing practices among Italian parakeet owners. An online questionnaire was distributed, yielding 433 voluntary responses. Participants were classified as hobbyists (HBY; ≤ 13 birds owned) or breeders (BRD; > 13 birds owned) to ...
Erdem Danyer, Daniele Lauria, Davide Stefanutti, Diego Cattarossi, Rebecca Ricci   +4 more
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Balancing conflict and coexistence: Interactions between invasive monk parakeets and native urban birds

Ecological Applications, Volume 36, Issue 4, June 2026.
Abstract Biological invasions often generate complex ecological paradoxes, particularly when invasive species act as ecosystem engineers that simultaneously compete with and benefit native communities. Understanding these dual dynamics is critical for managing urban biodiversity.
Jon Blanco‐González, Isabel López‐Rull, Fernando Enríquez, Luis Cayuela   +3 more
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Assessing the Genetic Health and Conservation Value of an Introduced Urban Population of a Critically Endangered Parrot

Evolutionary Applications, Volume 19, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Non‐native species can be introduced to novel environments such as cities via wildlife trade. These populations may have conservation value—particularly if they are of a species threatened in its native range. Genetic tools can help assess the fitness of introduced populations by indicating if they are (1) suffering the consequences typically ...
Astrid A. Andersson, Arthur F. Sands, Kerry Reid, Taylor Hains, Jessica Lee, Frank E. Rheindt, Juha Merilä, Caroline Dingle   +7 more
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Taxonomy and diversity of Marcgraviaceae, north of the São Francisco river, northeast Brazil

Nordic Journal of Botany, Volume 2026, Issue 4, April 2026.
This study provides a comprehensive assessment of Marcgraviaceae species diversity north of the São Francisco river in northeastern Brazil, analyzing species richness and distribution patterns across 384 000 km² of phytogeographic domains. Through field collections, herbarium studies (both physical and digital), and detailed morphological analyses, we ...
Thales Carvalho, D. Victor Souza e Silva, William Matzenauer, Yuri Couceiro, Marccus Alves   +4 more
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General practice veterinarians’ attitudes towards avian influenza: A COM‐B analysis of barriers to backyard poultry treatment

Veterinary Record, Volume 198, Issue 6, Page e237-e247, 14/21 March 2026.
Abstract Background The recent expansion of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 to non‐avian species in the United States has intensified public health‐related concerns. In Great Britain, low veterinarian confidence in seeing and treating birds creates potential barriers to HPAI diagnosis and reporting.
Sol Elliott, Sarah Jewitt, Emma McClaughlin, Matthew Smallman‐Raynor, Sioux Fisher, Michael Clark, Rachael Tarlinton   +6 more
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Evaluation of beak and feather disease virus, avian polyomavirus and avian papillomavirus of captives psittacine birds in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia [PDF]

, 2021
Aims: Psittacine birds such as parrots, macaws, cockatoos, lovebirds and parakeets, are widely reared as household pets or at aviary due to their attractive features.
Abu, Jalila, Ab Halim, Nur Syafiqah, Abdul Razak, Mariatulqabtiah, Nurul Najian, Aminuddin Baki, Mohd Padzil, Muhammad Faiz, Zainal Abidin, Nurulhuda Najihah, Lau, Han Yih, Mat Isa, Nurulfiza   +7 more
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Detection of beak and feather disease virus DNA in embryonated eggs of psittacine birds

Veterinární Medicína, 2008
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a common viral disease of psittacine birds. The causative agent, beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is a small circular single-stranded DNA virus belonging to the genus Circovirus.
M. Rahaus, N. Desloges, S. Probst, B. Loebbert, W. Lantermann, M.H. Wolff   +5 more
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The Effects of Human Presence, Restraint, and Stressed Neighbors on Corticosterone Levels in Domesticated Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)

Zoo Biology, Volume 45, Issue 1, Page 37-45, January/February 2026.
Female budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) did not significantly elevate their plasma corticosterone levels in response to human presence at the beginning of the experiment. However, plasma corticosterone was significantly elevated by restraint stress, the return of a neighbor that received restraint stress, and human presence at the end of the ...
Dustin G. Reichard, Kelly V. Summers
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Distinct 5′ UTR Requirements for Translation of the Bicistronic X/P mRNA Among Avian Orthobornaviruses

Microbiology and Immunology, Volume 70, Issue 2, Page 80-90, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Orthobornaviruses express X and the phosphoprotein (P) from a bicistronic X/P mRNA, and these proteins regulate polymerase activity. In mammalian orthobornaviruses, the 5′ untranslated region (5′ UTR) of the X/P mRNA controls the translational balance between X and P and thereby promotes efficient replication.
Meng‐Chi Wu, Takehiro Kanda, Ryo Komorizono, Madoka Sakai, Alexander Leacy, Leonardo Susta, Akiko Makino, Keizo Tomonaga   +7 more
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Detection of avian polyomavirus from psittacine birds in Klang Valley [PDF]

, 2016
Avian polyomavirus (APV) primarily affects young birds and can cause mortality in wide range of psittacine and non-psittacine birds.Adult birds typically are resistant to infection; they will seroconvert and shed the virus for up to 90 days, then clear ...
Zanon, Zamir
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