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Human infections associated with wild birds. [PDF]
, 2008 IntroductionWild birds and especially migratory species can become long-distance vectors for a wide range of microorganisms. The objective of the current paper is to summarize available literature on pathogens causing human disease that have been ...
Bauchinger, Ulf +4 more
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Commentary: Defining Raptors and Birds of Prey
The Journal of raptor research, 2019 . Species considered raptors are subjects of monitoring programs, textbooks, scientific societies, legislation, and multinational agreements. Yet no standard definition for the synonymous terms “raptor” or “bird of prey” exists.
C. Mcclure +7 more
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Postfledging Survival, Movements, and Dispersal of Ring Ouzels (Turdus torquatus) [PDF]
, 2013 We thank Invercauld Estate for cooperation with access to Glen Clunie. S. Redpath, J. Wilson, and S. Roos provided valuable comments on the manuscript. This study was funded by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Scottish Natural Heritage, and
Eaton M. A. +10 more
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Peasant farmer–raptor conflicts around Chembe Bird Sanctuary, Zambia, Central Africa: poultry predation, ethno–biology, land use practices and conservation [PDF]
Animal Biodiversity and Conservation, 2017 Raptors provide ecosystem services to African rural communities by: (1) preying on rodents, (2) regulating harmful snake populations, (3) shaping cultural beliefs, and (4) being part of tourist attractions.
Musonda, F., Kambole, S., Tembo, S.
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Frugivory in Raptors: New Observations from Australia and a Global Review
Birds, 2021 The diets of raptors are some of the best studied and well-known of all bird groups. Raptors are typically carnivores, hunting and feeding on vertebrates and, for some species, invertebrates. Here, we described instances of the Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
James A. Fitzsimons, Jack Leighton
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Monitoring of exposure to toxins in raptors in Albania
Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2023 Raptors are large carnivorous birds, most well known for their scavenging nature. This study evalu-ates the level of exposure to toxins in raptors and vultures in Albania to assess whether existing legis-lation and regulations are effectively protecting ...
K. Korro +6 more
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Contenido de Cadmio y Plomo en tejido de Hígado y Riñón en el Jote de Cabeza Colorada Cathartes aura (Linneo, 1758) de Chañaral, Desierto de Atacama, Chile [PDF]
, 2013 Indexación: Web of Science; ScieloThe Atacama region, Chile, presents one of the highest levels of mining exploitation of the country, which leads to high levels of contamination from mine tailings and other related environmental liabilities.
Abarca, Jorge +6 more
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Nature Ecology & EvolutionA compilation of survey data from pre- and post-2000 for 42 raptor species across parts of West, Central, East and southern Africa shows 88% of species in population decline and reveals trends across regions, protected areas and species size.
Phil Shaw +18 more
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Verification of Information Flow Properties under Rational Observation [PDF]
, 2014 Information flow properties express the capability for an agent to infer information about secret behaviours of a partially observable system. In a language-theoretic setting, where the system behaviour is described by a language, we define the class of ...
Bérard, Béatrice, Mullins, John
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PLoS ONE, 2022 Raptors are highly sensitive to environmental and human-induced changes. In addition, several species of raptors exist in considerably small numbers. It is thus critical to conserve raptors and their habitats across relatively larger landscapes.
Sudesh Kumar +3 more
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