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The complete mitochondrial genome of Gyps coprotheres (Aves, Accipitridae, Accipitriformes): phylogenetic analysis of mitogenome among raptors [PDF]

open access: yesPeerJ, 2020
Three species of Old World vultures on the Asian peninsula are slowly recovering from the lethal consequences of diclofenac. At present the reason for species sensitivity to diclofenac is unknown.
Emmanuel Oluwasegun Adawaren   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Responses of turkey vultures to unmanned aircraft systems vary by platform

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2021
A challenge that conservation practitioners face is manipulating behavior of nuisance species. The turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) can cause substantial damage to aircraft if struck.
Morgan B. Pfeiffer   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae)

open access: yesBMC Research Notes, 2019
Objective Use next-generation sequencing to develop microsatellite loci that will provide the variability necessary for studies of genetic diversity and population connectivity of two New World vulture species.
Darren J. Wostenberg   +4 more
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Inclement weather forces stopovers and prevents migratory progress for obligate soaring migrants

open access: yesMovement Ecology, 2021
Background Migrating birds experience weather conditions that change with time, which affect their decision to stop or resume migration. Soaring migrants are especially sensitive to changing weather conditions because they rely on the availability of ...
Julie M. Mallon   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A new haemosporidian parasite from the Red-legged Seriema Cariama cristata (Cariamiformes, Cariamidae)

open access: yesInternational Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2022
Haemoproteids (Haemosporida, Haemoproteidae) are a diverse group of avian blood parasites that are transmitted by hematophagous dipterans. In this study, we describe Haemoproteus pulcher sp. nov.
Ralph Eric Thijl Vanstreels   +9 more
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Seroepidemiologic Survey of Potential Pathogens in Obligate and Facultative Scavenging Avian Species in California. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2015
Throughout the world, populations of scavenger birds are declining rapidly with some populations already on the brink of extinction. Much of the current research into the factors contributing to these declines has focused on exposure to drug residues ...
Mary H Straub   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Robotic Intracorporeal Vesuvian Orthotopic Neobladder (VON)—A New Technique for Continent Urinary Diversion: Initial Experience and Description of the Technique

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2022
Orthotopic neobladder reconstruction is becoming an increasing option as a urinary diversion following cystectomy for bladder cancer. The purpose of the following article is to describe, step-by-step, our technique for the robotic intracorporeal ...
Dario Del Biondo   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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