Herpetic Pneumonia in Indian Ringneck Parrots (Psittacula krameri): First Report of Novel Psittacid Alphaherpesvirus-5 Infection in Europe [PDF]
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]
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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The first complete mitogenome of Indian ringneck (Psittacula krameri) demonstrates close phylogenetic relationship with Eclectus parrot [PDF]
This study was aimed to sequence the first complete mitochondrial genome from an Indian ringneck parrot (Psittacula krameri). The mitogenome sequence was circular and 16,413 bp in length. In comparison to other available mitogenome sequences belonging to
Subir Sarker +6 more
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AvianAction101: A Dataset for the dancing behavior of rose-ringed parakeets(Psittacula krameri)ScienceDB [PDF]
This dataset utilizes social media videos to investigate behavior of Rose-ringed parakeet(Psittacula krameri), offering a unique opportunity to understand their social interactions, emotional expressions, and environmental adaptability through collection
Tianyu Xi, Yufei Luo, Yang Liu
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A Comparison of Feathers and Oral Swab Samples as DNA Sources for Molecular Sexing in Companion Birds [PDF]
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]
Invasive 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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Multi-layer networks reveal changes in plant-bird interactions driven by invasive species [PDF]
Biological 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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Parrots in the wild in Polish cities. [PDF]
Amateur 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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An Influx of Non-Native Bird Species into the Natural Environment Owing to the Accidental Release of Pet Birds in Japan [PDF]
The 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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Returning to the Wilderness: Potential Habitat Suitability of Non-Native Pet Birds in South Africa [PDF]
The global trade of non-native pet birds has increased in recent decades, and this has accelerated the introduction of invasive birds in the wild. This study employed ensemble species distribution modelling (eSDM) to assess potential habitat suitability ...
Tinyiko C. Shivambu +5 more
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