Mitochondrial markers (cytochrome c oxidase subunit I and 16S ribosomal RNA) as supporting biomarkers for wild bird identification [PDF]
Veterinary WorldBackground and Aim: Illegal wildlife trafficking is a critical threat to biodiversity, particularly in megadiverse countries such as Colombia. Birds, notably psittacines, are among the most targeted taxa.
Julián Marín-Villa +5 more
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Functional Morphology of the Pedal Musculature and Grip Force Estimation in the Red‑and‑Green Macaw (Ara chloropterus Gray, 1859) [PDF]
Journal of Morphology, Volume 287, Issue 8, August 2026.Integration of detailed hindlimb anatomy with biomechanical analyses demonstrates that pedal performance in the red‐and‐green macaw is driven by specialized muscle architecture and force distribution. Hypertrophy of digit IV flexor musculature, together with modifications of the intrinsic and extensor muscles, enhances grasping stability, climbing, and
Sérgio Roberto Posso +2 more
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Functionally Relevant Feeding Enrichment: An Examination of Nectar Feeding Devices With Two Species of Parrot [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2026.Nectar‐based feeding devices increased aerial activity and bucket use while reducing bowl use in rainbow lorikeets but produced little behavioural change in regent parrots. Species‐specific feeding enrichment promotes natural foraging behaviour and may improve welfare in captive nectarivorous parrots.
Wing Sum Pang +2 more
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Continued Advancement in Understanding of Corticosterone in Psittacines [PDF]
AnimalsUnderstanding physiology and the manner in which psittacine and other avian species cope with stress, as well as the physiological and psychological effects of acute and chronic stress on their body, is critical in learning how to best care for and ...
Timothy J. Brunner +2 more
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An Assessment of Anti-Ganglioside Antibodies for the Diagnosis of Avian Ganglioneuritis and Potential Correlation with Gross Lesions, Microscopic Findings and Serologic Titers in Cockatiels Challenged with Parrot Bornavirus [PDF]
AnimalsAvian ganglioneuritis is one of the most widespread diseases of psittacines and is caused by parrot bornavirus (PaBV). It has been suggested that PaBV causes a T-cell-mediated immunopathology comparable to Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1).
Bianca Bücking +7 more
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Occurrence and Molecular Characterization of Alphaherpesvirus in Psittacines in the State of Mato Grosso [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine InternationalThe Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily belongs to the Orthoherpesviridae family, whose viruses are characterized by rapid replication and the ability to establish latent infection in host cells.
Thais Rosso da Silva +6 more
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Variation in parrot jaw musculature [PDF]
The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 9, Page 2519-2533, September 2026.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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Evaluation of Intraosseous Excretory Urography Using Iodixanol for Renal Imaging in Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.This study demonstrates that intraosseous injection of iodixanol into the proximal tibiotarsal bone provides a reliable, safe, and practical method for diagnostic excretory urography in budgerigars. The technique offers clear visualisation of renal structures and can be an alternative when intravenous access is limited in avian patients.
Hamideh Zeinali +3 more
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General practice veterinarians’ attitudes towards avian influenza: A COM‐B analysis of barriers to backyard poultry treatment [PDF]
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 +6 more
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Molecular detection and characterization of Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) in captive psittacine birds in India [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAvian bornaviruses are a recently described genetically diverse group consisting of 15 separate viruses within five different viral species belonging to the genus Orthobornavirus within the family Bornaviridae.
Pankaj Deka +13 more
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