Complete mitogenome of endemic plum-headed parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala - characterization and phylogenetic analysis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 Psittacula cyanocephala is an endemic parakeet from the Indian sub-continent that is widespread in the illegal bird trade. Previous studies on Psittacula parakeets have highlighted taxonomic ambiguities, warranting studies to resolve the issues.
Prateek Dey +9 more
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The genome sequence of the Mauritius parakeet, Alexandrinus eques (formerly Psittacula eques) (A.Newton & E. Newton, 1876) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Wellcome Open ResearchWe present a genome assembly from an individual male Alexandrinus eques, formerly Psittacula eques (the Mauritius Parakeet; Chordata; Aves; Psittaciformes; Psittacidae). The genome sequence is 1203.8 megabases in span.
M. Thomas P. Gilbert +7 more
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Herpetic Pneumonia in Indian Ringneck Parrots (Psittacula krameri): First Report of Novel Psittacid Alphaherpesvirus-5 Infection in Europe [PDF]
Animals, 2022 The first two European outbreaks of herpetic pneumonia caused by Psittacid alphaherpesvirus-5 were diagnosed based on gross pathology findings, histological examination, transmission electron microscopy visualization and genome sequencing. The outbreaks,
Marco Bottinelli +9 more
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Infectious agents present in monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) and rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) invasive species in the parks of Madrid and Seville, Spain [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 IntroductionThe introduction of invasive species into an ecosystem could result in biodiversity loss and the spread of infectious agents that could cause re-emergent or emergent zoonotic diseases.
Juan López +9 more
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A Comparison of Feathers and Oral Swab Samples as DNA Sources for Molecular Sexing in Companion Birds [PDF]
Animals, 2023 The early age determinism of the sex in case of monomorphic birds is very important, because most companion birds have no distinct sexual dimorphic traits.
Maria-Carmen Turcu +3 more
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Spatial and Temporal Trends in the Invasion Dynamics of the Ring-Necked Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) in the Urban Complex of Thessaloniki, Greece [PDF]
AnimalsInvasive alien species pose a major threat to global biodiversity, especially within Europe. Understanding their spatial and temporal dynamics is essential for effective management planning and implementation. The ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri,
Charalambos T. Thoma +2 more
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Parrots in the wild in Polish cities. [PDF]
PLoS ONEAmateur breeding of parrots as pets has contributed to many species being found in areas where they never occurred in the wild, particularly in warmer regions, but also in the temperate climates of North America and Europe.
Agnieszka Ważna +4 more
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Multi-layer networks reveal changes in plant-bird interactions driven by invasive species [PDF]
Communications BiologyBiological invasions can strongly disrupt ecosystems, reshaping their structure and functioning. We investigate how two widespread invasive parrots –the rose-ringed parakeet Psittacula krameri and the monk parakeet Myiopsitta monachus- affect plant-bird ...
Jaume Izquierdo-Palma +5 more
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An Influx of Non-Native Bird Species into the Natural Environment Owing to the Accidental Release of Pet Birds in Japan [PDF]
AnimalsThe escape of pet birds into the wild raises concerns about the introduction of invasive avian species. This study investigated the impact of escaped pet birds on the introduction of non-native species in Japan.
Sumiko Nishida, Wataru Kitamura
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Natural History Sciences, 2021 In our paper, we reported the presence of two alien species in the city of Reggio Emilia, the ring-necked parakeet Psittacula krameri and the Alexandrine parakeet Psittacula eupatria.
Andrea Viviano, Emiliano Mori
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