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High-coverage sequencing and annotated assemblies of the budgerigar genome [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Parrots belong to a group of behaviorally advanced vertebrates and have an advanced ability of vocal learning relative to other vocal-learning birds.
Aboukhalil, R. +23 more
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Extensive polymorphism and geographical variation at a positively selected MHC class II B gene of the lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) [PDF]
, 2008 Understanding the selective forces that shape genetic variation in natural populations remains a high priority in evolutionary biology. Genes at the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) have become excellent models for the investigation of adaptive ...
Gravesteijn, D. J. +5 more
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Overview of raptor and owl ringing in Slovakia in 2020
Raptor Journal, 2021 In 2020, 1296 raptors and owls (23 species) were ringed in Slovakia. The most abundant was the common kestrel (719 individuals), then the western marsh harrier (126) and saker falcon (92).
Slobodník Roman, Jenčo Michal
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Ecology and Evolution, 2019 Upland buzzard (Buteo hemilasius), Saker falcon (Falco cherrug), and Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) are three common large raptors in the Sanjiangyuan National Park (SNP), China's first national park.
Jingjie Zhang +8 more
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Halcón peregrino – Falco peregrinus Tunstall, 1771 [PDF]
, 2016 Aves - Orden Falconiformes - Familia Falconidae en la Enciclopedia Virtual de Vertebrados Españoles, http://www.vertebradosibericos.org/. Versiones anteriores: 21-06-2005; 8-03-2007; 10-03-2008; 30-07-2012A comprehensive review of the natural history of ...
Salvador Milla, Alfredo +1 more
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Infrared Nanocrystals for Space Application: Hardness to Irradiations
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This article investigates infrared HgTe nanocrystals under X‐ray and ion irradiation, revealing remarkable radiation hardness. It uncovers distinct degradation mechanisms and shows that the nanomaterial outperforms integrated electronics. The results position colloidal nanocrystals as promising candidates for resilient space and harsh‐environment ...
Alexandre Neyret +22 more
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Electrocution of raptors at power lines in Central Kazakhstan [PDF]
, 2013 Along three transects of medium voltage power lines in the steppe of Central Kazakhstan, surveys for bird casualties were carried out in summer 2006 in order to estimate the quantitative and qualitative impact of power lines on bird mortality in this ...
Lasch, Ulrike +2 more
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Use of Cluster Analysis for Identifying Metafounders
Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In the metafounder approach, the relationship matrix of metafounders, Γ$$ \boldsymbol{\Gamma} $$ is used to transfer information on relationships between pedigree founders into the numerator relationship matrix A$$ \mathbf{A} $$, creating matrix AΓ$$ {\mathbf{A}}^{\boldsymbol{\Gamma}} $$.
Christine Anglhuber +5 more
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The diet of Saker Falcon Falco cherrug overwintering in the Mediterranean (Sicily) [PDF]
, 2014 The winter diet of Saker Falcon Falco cherrug in the Mediterranean basin is unknown. Thanks to satellite tracking of two individuals from Hungary to Sicily, during winters 2012-13 and 2013-14 we identified the roost and collected 40 pellets.
Bondi', S., Prommer, M., Sara', M.
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Records of Hippoboscidae from Mongolian Birds of Prey with Checklist, Update [PDF]
, 2021 The hippoboscid species Ornithophila gestroi has been rediscovered from Mongolia. It is the easternmost of all the known occurrences. Specimens were collected from Amur Falcon Falco amurensis, Saker Falcon Falco cherrug, Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni ...
Batsaikhan, Nayamsuren +4 more
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