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Courtship display behavior influences tail myology in Centrocercus minimus (Gunnison sage‐grouse)

Journal of Anatomy, EarlyView.
Courtship displays among birds are widespread, particularly those which incorporate raised tail feathers for extended periods of time. The Gunnison sage‐grouse (Centrocercus minimus) is such a species. When we compared the tail muscles of the sage‐grouse to birds which do not engage in erected tail fan postures, both morphology proportional mass ...
Alexander D. Clark, Jessie Atterholt, Samantha J. Clark, Nathan W. Seward   +3 more
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New data on helminth fauna of birds of prey (Falconiformes, Accipitriformes, Strigiformes) in the Slovak Republic

Helminthologia, 2017
In the years 2012-2014, carcasses of 286 birds of prey from the territory of Slovakia were examined for the presence of helminth parasites. The number of bird species in the study was 23; five belonging to the Falconiformes order, eleven to ...
Komorová P., Sitko J., Špakulová M., Hurníková Z., Sałamatin R., Chovancová G.   +5 more
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Unusual association between Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese, 1888) (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) and Parabuteo unicinctus (Temminck, 1824) (Accipitriformes: Accipitridae) in Paraíba State, Brazil

Entomological Communications, 2021
Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese, 1888), known as the tropical fowl mite, is a hematophagous mite of domestic and wild birds. This mite can bite humans accidentally, causing “gamasoidosis,” “avian-mite dermatitis,” or “bird-mite dermatitis” in tropical and ...
Júlia C. Takatsu, Ricardo Bassini-Silva, Ana Paula de Moura, Aksa I. V. Batista, Glenison F. Dias, Josivania S. Pereira, Ashley P. G. Dowling, Fernando Jacinavicius   +7 more
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Relationship between carina size and sternum morphology in birds reflects physical constraints of body size and flight style

Journal of Anatomy, EarlyView.
Sternum morphology varies among birds and is a function of body mass and order. The area of the sternum is inversely related to the area of the keel suggesting that the increase in bone mass associated with a large keel has been mitigated by a reduction in bone mass of the sternum.
D. C. Deeming
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Rapid responses of marsh birds to large‐scale tidal wetland restoration in California's Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Tidal wetland restoration is widely used to recover ecosystem function in modified estuaries, yet uncertainty remains about how quickly wildlife communities respond. Early trajectories are central to evaluating restoration success, guiding adaptive management, and building ecosystem resilience in engineered landscapes. Marsh birds
Jason Riggio, Danielle T. Fradet, Amanda S. Kindel, Michelle Mah, Kristen A. Zumdahl, Molly Ferrell, Andrew Engilis   +6 more
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Strigiformes and Caprimulgiformes in Santa Catarina State, southern Brazil: Relevant records and new localities [PDF]

Biotemas, 2009
With the growing ornithological research in Santa Catarina, many localities have already acquired good knowledge about their avifauna, but, some groups of birds are still sub-sampled in most of these ornithological studies.
Evair Legal, Glauco Ubiratan Kohler, Tiago João Cadorin   +2 more
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Feathers and flu: identifying data gaps in avian influenza host dynamics to prioritize wildlife conservation Plumas y gripe: identificación de datos faltantes en la dinámica de hospedadores de la influenza aviar para priorizar la conservación de la vida silvestre

Wildlife Monographs, Volume 225, Issue 1, September 2026.
We describe the host response continuum for highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIV), including the continuum of host responses to HPAIV infection and exposure based on the primary axis of host competence, ability to infect other hosts, and host vulnerability.
Johanna A. Harvey, Matthew Gonnerman, Shenglai Yin, Cody M. Kent, Joshua Cullen, Jeffery D. Sullivan, Jonathan B. Dain, Nichola J. Hill, Diann J. Prosser, Jennifer M. Mullinax   +9 more
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Raptor morbidity, mortality, and post-release survival tracking: rehabilitation outcomes from a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Cyprus

Raptor Journal
Raptors as apex predators hold an ecologically important position in biological food webs and historically have faced numerous challenges. Wildlife rehabilitation centres provide an opportunity to understand the regional threats to local raptors.
Fuller Wayne J., Kiral Damla, Türkozan Oğuz, Pelgrims Rianne, Çanakçi Tayfun, Sinkovec Pera, Basat Kemal   +6 more
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DNA barcoding for identification of species involved in wildlife strikes at Brazilian airports

The Journal of Wildlife Management, Volume 90, Issue 6, August 2026.
A collaborative network of 42 Brazilian airports applied DNA barcoding to identify 80 species involved in wildlife strikes. Among them, 32 species (17 birds and 15 bats) were not currently available in Brazil's wildlife strike reporting database, underscoring the value of molecular tools for strengthening wildlife strike monitoring. Abstract This study
Andre Akira Gonzaga Yoshikawa, Bernardo Perin Cima, Iara Carolini Pinheiro, Isabelle Louise Pimenta‐Blight, Fernando Seabra, Carmen Elena Barragán‐Ruiz, Dalmo Almeida de Azevedo, Mariana Pires de Campos Telles, Raquel Nascimento Rocha, Karla Andréa Rodrigues dos Santos, Wellington Longuini Repette, José Pedro Francisconi Junior   +11 more
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Negative symbolism of wildlife shapes human–nature coexistence: The plight of owls in Nigeria

People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 8, Page 2734-2747, August 2026.
Abstract Human–wildlife coexistence in culturally diverse landscapes requires understanding how socio‐cultural processes shape perceptions and behaviours towards conservation‐priority species. This study examines perceptions, belief‐based uses and conservation attitudes towards owls in communities surrounding six Protected Areas in Nigeria, addressing ...
Iniunam Aniefiok Iniunam, Joan Fadzai Banda, Talatu Tende, Danjuma Filibus Dami, Ulf Ottosson, Adams Adamanyiwa Chaskda   +5 more
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