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Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Otus lettia: exploring the mitochondrial evolution and phylogeny of owls (Strigiformes)

Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 2021
Large-scale molecular phylogenetic studies of the avian order Strigiformes have been performed, and numerous mitochondrial genomes have been determined. However, their intergeneric relationships are still controversial, and few comprehensive comparative ...
, Dunwu Qi, Jiaojiao Yu
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Anatomical Study and CT Scan of the Scleral Ring in the Little Owl (Athene noctua). [PDF]

Vet Med Sci
The scleral ring in Athene noctua predominantly consists of 15 quadrilateral ossicles, with a rare anatomical variation of 16 ossicles observed unilaterally in one specimen. Structural Morphology: The ring displays a distinct bipartite architecture, featuring an anterior tubular segment with a near‐circular cross‐section and a posterior funnel‐shaped ...
Zehtabvar O, Masoudifard M, Akbarein H, Shahbazi A, Karimi S, Binesh S, Khalilzadeh E.   +6 more
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Descriptive histological analysis of the upper, lower, and third eyelids and the conjunctiva-associated lymphoid tissue in birds of prey [PDF]

BMC Veterinary Research
Backgroud In this study, we present data obtained using light microscopy for the histological analysis of the upper eyelid (palpebra dorsalis), lower eyelid (palpebra ventralis), and third eyelid (palpebra tertia) also known as the nictitating membrane ...
Joanna E. Klećkowska-Nawrot, Aleksandra Kroczak-Zdańkowska, Adam D. Urantówka, Karolina Barszcz, Karolina Goździewska-Harłajczuk   +4 more
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The genome sequence of the Little Owl, Athene noctua (Scopoli, 1769) (Strigiformes: Strigidae) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]

Wellcome Open Research
We present a genome assembly from an individual male Athene noctua (Little Owl; Chordata; Aves; Strigiformes; Strigidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 1 355.86 megabases and 1 302.38 megabases.
Irene Fabiola Roman Maldonado, Elizabeth Blows   +1 more
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Association between bat-predator species richness and Nipah virus spillover risk in Bangladesh [PDF]

One Health
Species biodiversity is considered to reduce infectious diseases spillover from wildlife to human. However, despite the potential role of predator biodiversity in this process through trophic cascade, few studies have addressed this issue. In this study,
Jun-Sik Lim, Kyung-Duk Min
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Molecular detection and characterization of Trichomonas spp. in wild birds in the Brazilian Pantanal [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
Members of the family Trichomonadidae, particularly Trichomonas gallinae, are globally distributed avian parasites that primarily infect birds from the orders Columbiformes, Falconiformes, and Strigiformes.
Amanda Garcia Pereira, Sarah Raquel Jesus Santos Simões, Maitê Cardoso Coelho da Silva, Leticia Colovatti Mariano, Ana Cláudia Calchi, Amir Salvador Alabi Cordova, Tiago Valadares Ferreira, João Batista Pinho, Alan Fecchio, Ricardo Bassini-Silva, Ana Carolina Castro-Santiago, Jeffrey Bell, Rosangela Zacarias Machado, Marcos Rogério André, Karin Werther   +14 more
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Transcriptomics Reveal Molecular Signatures of a Resolved Sexual Conflict and Potential Association With Colour Polymorphism in Tawny Owls. [PDF]

Mol Ecol
ABSTRACT Genome sharing in gonochorous species is expected to result in intraspecific conflicts due to intersexual competition. The emergence of sexual dimorphism is thus connected to the evolution of mechanisms that, starting from a similar genomic background, produce sufficiently disparate phenotypes to attenuate sexually antagonistic selection. From
Baltazar-Soares M, Heckwolf MJ, Hoeppner MP, Karell P, Wright D, Nilsson JÅ, Brommer JE.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Sedimentary Metagenomics Reveal Avian Community Transitions From the Last Glacial Maximum to the Holocene. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
We used sedimentary ancient DNA shotgun metagenomics to reconstruct past bird communities in northern high‐latitude environments. By using long time series and data collected across a large environmental gradient, we contributed in a unique and explorative way to the understanding of palaeoecological dynamics between birds and their habitat on the ...
Sander MM, Stoof-Leichsenring KR, Liu S, Shen W, Lisovski S, Herzschuh U.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Abundance of food leads to triple clutching of Eurasian eagle-owls (Bubo bubo) and barn owls (Tyto alba) in captivity in Bulgaria [PDF]

Biodiversity Data Journal
Food is one of the most important factors for the reproduction capabilities of every living organism. Many studies have highlighted the significance of prey availability on both brood size and offspring survival.
Rusko Petrov, Alian Valchev, Hristina Klisurova   +2 more
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Holding a wing horizontal: Roles for muscles of the pectoral girdle other than the main two flight muscles. [PDF]

J Anat
This report explores which muscles of the pectoral girdle are employed to allow birds to hold their wings horizontally with a level aerofoil surface during a glide. Abstract Whilst many birds glide briefly with wings held horizontally, some species maintain this posture for extended periods during soaring.
Deeming DC, Mosto MC.
europepmc   +2 more sources