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Haematological reference intervals in captive African Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus)

Veterinární Medicína, 2021
The African Grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is one of the most popular avian pets in exotic animal practice. In this study, blood samples (n = 459) from healthy African Grey parrots (n = 239) were collected for haematological testing.
Helena Gaspar, Ferran Bargallo, Jordi Grifols, Elisete Correia, Maria de Lurdes Pinto   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Greatest Show (Birds) on Earth: Public Presentations and Their Welfare Impacts on Zoo‐Housed Birds

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
Birds involved in bird shows were compared against non‐show birds regarding show paticipation, behaviour, body score condiiton, and feather condition. Additionally, comparisons between on and off show days as well as before and after the show were made to investigate differences in behaviour and condition. Show birds demonstrated a closer to ideal body
Bridget Cooper‐Rogers, Paige Klingner, Sara Hanson, Justine Partoon, Eduardo J. Fernandez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Variation in parrot jaw musculature

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, Arin Berger, Marcelo Ismar S. Santana, Adam Hartstone‐Rose   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functionally Relevant Feeding Enrichment: An Examination of Nectar Feeding Devices With Two Species of Parrot

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, Yat Sum Man, Eduardo J. Fernandez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Isolation of Salmonella spp. in captive Psittaciformes from zoos and a commercial establishment of Fortaleza, Brazil

Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2014
This study showed a low prevalence of Salmonella spp. in captive psittacines from zoos and a commercial establishment of Fortaleza. None of the isolated serotypes (S. Lexington, S. Saintpaul and S.
E.S. Lopes, W.M. Cardoso, Á.H. Albuquerque, R.S.C. Teixeira, R.P.R. Salles, W.G. A. Bezerra, R.C. Rocha e Silva, S.V.G. Lima, R.J.P.F. Sales, R.H. Vasconcelos   +9 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)

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, Vinicius Camargo Tavares, Ana Caroline M. Barbosa   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ribavirin Inhibits Parrot Bornavirus 4 Replication in Cell Culture. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
Parrot bornavirus 4 is an etiological agent of proventricular dilatation disease, a fatal neurologic and gastrointestinal disease of psittacines and other birds.
Jeffrey M B Musser, J Jill Heatley, Anastasia V Koinis, Paulette F Suchodolski, Jianhua Guo, Paulina Escandon, Ian R Tizard   +6 more
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Demographic responses to population recovery illustrated by 30 years of monitoring a once critically endangered parrot

Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 63, Issue 8, August 2026.
These findings highlight the dynamic nature of demographic processes throughout population recovery and emphasise the value of continued monitoring beyond apparent recovery to detect density‐dependent shifts in demographic rates of wildlife populations.
Adrien Gellé, Malcolm A.C. Nicoll, Esther F. Kettel, Angelo P. Pernetta, Helen Gath, Jim Groombridge, Sion Henshaw, Carl G. Jones, Kevin Ruhomaun, Vikash Tatayah, Ken Norris, Simon Tollington   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and anatomopathological findings of lipid-related lesions in wild and pet birds from the State of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, 2023
: Diseases related to lipid metabolism disorders are reported in several orders of birds, especially in psittacines, and include obesity, atherosclerosis, hepatic lipidosis, egg yolk coelomitis, lipomas, liposarcomas, xanthomas and xanthogranulomas. This
Hodias S. Oliveira-Filho, José L.C. Duarte, Gabriel F. Paranhos, Rafael L. Oliveira, Roberto C. Farias, Jeann Leal de Araújo   +5 more
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Using customs data to understand overlooked trade in non‐CITES birds between Africa and Asia

Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 4, August 2026.
Abstract The international trade in live birds poses risks to animals, people, and biodiversity. To effectively mitigate these risks, decision‐makers require information on the volume, dynamics, and direction of trade. Despite Africa once being the largest exporter of birds by region, very little data exist on recent trade in live birds not listed on ...
Alisa Davies, Astrid A. Andersson, Rowan O. Martin, Sam Inglis, Caroline Dingle   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source