Smaller than Small, the Unique Eocene Louse! by Martin Koziol, Torsten Wappler

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A novel multidimensional framework for bridging conservation gaps and optimizing the system of natural reserves for biodiversity: A case study of Dongying, China by Yifei Xu, Chi Li

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Supporting dataset on the content of Cu, Ni Cd, Pb, Zn, Ag, Mg, Fe, Co and Ca in the carcass, gastrointestinal tract tissues and the whole body of nestlings of a small passerine bird, the Eurasian Reed Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus from an intensively fertilized fishpond habitatzenodo by Grzegorz Orłowski, Lucyna Hałupka, Przemysław Pokorny, Bartosz Borczyk, Tomasz Skawiński, Wojciech Dobicki

“…The dataset presented in this data paper supports “The prenatal assimilation of minerals and metals in the nestlings of a small passerine bird” (Orłowski et al. 2024) [1]. The article includes raw data on dead nestlings of a small passerine bird, the Eurasian Reed Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus breeding in an extensive reedbed (with dominating plant species, the Common Reed Phragmites australis) located in an intensively fertilized fishpond habitat, the Stawy Milickie [Milicz Ponds] Nature Reserve (SW Poland). …”
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Micro-classification of orchards and agricultural croplands by applying object based image analysis and fuzzy algorithms for estimating the area under cultivation by Bakhtiar Feizizadeh, Ali KHedmat Zadeh, Mohammad Reza Nikjoo

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Modification of the terms of authorisation of the feed additive consisting of canthaxanthin for chickens for fattening, minor poultry species for fattening, laying poultry and poultry reared for laying, ornamental fish and ornamental birds and ornamental breeder hens to include canthaxanthin produced with Yarrowia lipolytica CBS 146148 (DSM Nutritional Products Ltd.) by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP Panel), Roberto Edoardo Villa, Giovanna Azimonti, Eleftherios Bonos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Ronette Gehring, Boet Glandorf, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Francesca Marcon, Carlo Nebbia, Alena Pechová, Miguel Prieto‐Maradona, Ilen Röhe, Katerina Theodoridou, Maria Bastos, Georges Bories, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Noel Dierik, Jürgen Gropp, Fernando Ramos, Jaume Galobart, Orsolya Holczknecht, Paola Manini, Jordi Ortuño, Alberto Navarro Villa, Fabiola Pizzo, Anna Dioni, Maria Vittoria Vettori

“…Canthaxanthin produced by fermentation with Y. lipolytica CBS 146148 is efficacious as a colouring agent in feed for chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening, laying poultry and poultry reared for laying, ornamental fish and ornamental birds.…”
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Centroid-AME: An open-source software for estimating avian migration trajectories using population centroids movement in the annual cycle by Shi Feng, Alice C. Hughes, Qinmin Yang, Leyi Li, Chao Li

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ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL EPIDEMIC SITUATION ON NOTIFIABLE AVIAN INFLUENZA FOR 2014 AND FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2015. NEW RISKS by A. V. Varkentin, M. S. Volkov, A. S. Starova, V. N. Irza

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Study of avian influenza virus circulation in uvs-nuur migration area in Republic of Tyva by M. S. Volkov, A. V. Varkentin, V. N. Irza, I. A. Chvala, A. E. Menschikova, A. V. Andriyasov, M. A. Tsivanyuk, Ch. B. Oyun, S. V. Rogolev, M. Sh-O. Arapchor

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Molecular Detection and Genotyping of Chlamydia psittaci in Captive Psittacines from Costa Rica by Jessica Sheleby-Elías, Ántony Solórzano-Morales, Juan José Romero-Zuñiga, Gaby Dolz

“…Oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs from 117 captive psittacine birds presented at veterinary clinics (88) and from shelters/rescue centers of wildlife (29) were collected to determine the prevalence of C. psittaci in captive birds in Costa Rica. …”
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Occurrence of Fungi on Duck Egg Shells and Drug Resistance Analysis of <i>Aspergillus</i> spp. Isolates by Andrzej Gaweł, Magdalena Siedlecka, Magdalena Karwańska, Milena Skrok, Iwona Przychodniak, Piotr Knap, Aleksandra Chmielina, Violetta Truszko, Maciej Kuczkowski, Karolina Bierowiec, Anna Woźniak-Biel, Barbara Szczepankiewicz, Kamila Bobrek

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Effects of isoquinoline alkaloids as an alternative to antibiotic on oxidative stress, inflammatory status, and cecal microbiome of broilers under high stocking density by Kittisak Insawake, Thaweesak Songserm, Ornprapun Songserm, Atthawoot Plaiboon, Nitipong Homwong, Kazeem D. Adeyemi, Konkawat Rassmidatta, Yuwares Ruangpanit

“…The heterophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and malondialdehyde levels were lower in NSD and IQA80 birds compared to HSD and BCT50 birds (P < 0.05). …”
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Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) by Bridget B. Baker, Samantha Wisely

“… Avian influenza is a highly contagious respiratory virus that circulates globally among wild birds. As of July 2022, H5N1 has spread quickly in the United States, killing wild birds in more than 40 states and impacting more than 60 species. …”
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First report of MDR virulent Pseudomonas aeruginosa in apparently healthy Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) in Bangladesh. by Alamgir Hasan, Md Tanjir Ahmmed, Bushra Benta Rahman Prapti, Aminur Rahman, Tasnim Islam, Chandra Shaker Chouhan, A K M Anisur Rahman, Mahbubul Pratik Siddique

“…Additionally, quail birds younger than eight weeks had nearly six times higher odds (OR: 5.93; 95% CI: 1.96-17.91) of carrying Pseudomonas compared to older birds. …”
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Lighting quality evaluation on growth performance and feather pecking behavior of broilers by Chenghao Pan, Rong Xiang, Jinming Pan

“…Compared with birds in red group, the birds in cold white group had lower plumage scores (P < 0.05) and the birds in warm white group had similar plumage scores (P > 0.05). …”
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Newcastle disease virus genotype VII.1.1 identified from backyard chickens with low antibody titer: Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. by Bezina Arega Emeru, Haregawi Tesfaye Desta, Yosef Deneke

“…The antibody titer study showed that RT-PCR positive birds produced less than half the mean antibodies of negative birds (x̄=854 vs. 1885) and positive birds produced similar amount of antibody (σ = 626). …”
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DIVERSITAS JENIS DAN KEMELIMPAHAN AVIFAUNA DI SUB URBAN KOTA MADIUN BAGIAN BARAT by Bingar Diky Linggarjati, Nurul Kusuma Dewi, Umi Nur Khasanah, Yuliana Yuliana

“…This is resulted in damage to the natural habitat of various species of birds. Damage to vegetation or habitat, caused a change in the adaptability of birds that could potentially affect the abundance of birds. …”
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Tropical Fowl Mite, Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese) (Acari: Macronyssidae) by Harold A. Denmark, Harvey L. Cromroy

“… The tropical fowl mite, commonly found on birds, has become a pest to man in areas of high bird populations or where birds are allowed to roost on roofs, around the eaves of homes, and office buildings. …”
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