Comparing the productive vocabularies of grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) and young children by Tereza Roubalová, Lucie Jarůšková, Kateřina Chládková, Jitka Lindová

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Comments on “Comparing the productive vocabularies of Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) and young children” by Irene M. Pepperberg

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Additional records of Neopsittaconirmus lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera: Ischnocera) parasitizing captive parrots by Yoshika Oniki-Willis, Oldrich Sychra, Ricardo Luis Palma

“…Abstract Species of the chewing louse genus Neopsittaconirmus Conci, 1942 are host-specific parasites on Old World and Australasian parrots (Psittaciformes), infesting both wild and captive birds. …”
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A new species of parrot snake, Leptophis (Serpentes: Colubridae) from the Brazilian Cerrado by Nelson R. Albuquerque, Roullien H. Martins, Priscila S. Carvalho, Donald B. Shepard, Diego J. Santana

“…We describe a new species of Leptophis (parrot snake) from the Cerrado ecoregion of Brazil. …”
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Multiple mutations in polyketide synthase led to disruption of Psittacofulvin production across diverse parrot species by Shatadru Ghosh Roy, Jindřich Brejcha, Petr Maršík, Anna Bakhrat, Moty Abdu, Roberto Arbore, Pedro Miguel Araújo, Sandra Afonso, Miguel Carneiro, Iris Grossman-Haham, Uri Abdu

“…Abstract Polyketide synthases (PKSs) are crucial multidomain enzymes in diverse natural product biosynthesis. Parrots use a type I PKS to produce a unique pigment called psittacofulvin in their feathers. …”
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Hierarchical image classification using transfer learning to improve deep learning model performance for amazon parrots by Jung-Il Kim, Jong-Won Baek, Chang-Bae Kim

“…The outcomes of this study may facilitate the monitoring of wild populations and the global trade of Amazon parrots for conservation purposes.…”
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A Case Report of Avian Polyomavirus Infection in a Blue Fronted Parrot (Amazona aestiva) Associated with Anemia by Natalia Azevedo Philadelpho, Marta B. Guimarães, Antonio J. Piantino Ferreira

“…An adult Blue Fronted Amazon parrot (A. aestiva) presenting with emesis, apathy, undigested seed in feces, and severe anemia was treated for approximately 2 months. …”
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Nectar‐Feeding Behavior in the Mallee Ringneck, Barnardius zonarius barnardi by Amanda E. Hewes, Alejandro Rico‐Guevara, Todd J. McWhorter

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Could the Mexica toztli have been a sun parakeet? Connecting Mexica featherwork to South America by Louise Deglin

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Metagenomic Detection of Multiple Viruses in Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) in Australia by Babu Kanti Nath, Suman Das Gupta, Saranika talukder, Nasrin Sultana Tonu, Shane R. Raidal, Jade K. Forwood, Subir Sarker

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Ionospheric Disturbances Recorded by DEMETER Satellite over Active Volcanoes: From August 2004 to December 2010 by Jacques Zlotnicki, Feng Li, Michel Parrot

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Le plurilinguisme du perroquet by Manuel Mühlbacher

“…The figure of the parrot holds an ambiguous position towards the question of translation. …”
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Towards Utilization of Neurofuzzy Systems for Taxonomic Identification Using Psittacines as a Case Study by Shahram Rahimi, Cynthia R. Spiess, Bidyut Gupta, Elham Sahebkar

“…Demonstration of the neurofuzzy application to the task of psittacine (parrot) taxonomic identification is presented in this paper. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) by Steve A. Johnson, Sam Logue

“…Johnson and Sam Logue, introduces this small to medium-sized member of the parrot family that has become an established non-native bird in Florida — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Le Perroquet de Flaubert de Julian Barnes : genèse d’une passion littéraire by Vanessa Guignery

“…Based on the archives of the British writer Julian Barnes relating to Flaubert’s Parrot (1984), the paper proposes to explore several elements of the genesis of this transgeneric book as well as some aspects of the creative process in order to determine the ways in which Barnes chose to approach Flaubert’s work and life. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) by Steve A. Johnson, Sam Logue

“…Johnson and Sam Logue, introduces this small to medium-sized member of the parrot family that has become an established non-native bird in Florida — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Avian Bornaviral Ganglioneuritis: Current Debates and Unanswered Questions by Su L. Boatright-Horowitz

“…Avian bornaviral ganglioneuritis, often referred to as parrot wasting disease, is associated with a newly discovered avian virus from the taxonomic family Bornaviridae. …”
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Unna Thost Keratoderma palmoplantar . A Case Report by Graciela Caridad Cabrera Acea, María Teresa Rodríguez Gandulla, Niurka Ramos Viera

“…The patient also presented a deformity of his fingernails resembling a parrot's beak that produced pain and moderate hyperhidrosis. …”
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Application of Minimally Invasive Oral Swab Samples for qPCR-Based Sexing in Neognathae Birds by Maria-Carmen Turcu, Anamaria Ioana Paștiu, Lucia-Victoria Bel, Anca-Alexandra Doboși, Dana Liana Pusta

“…A total of 34 samples were included in this study from the following 17 bird species: domestic pigeon (<i>Columba livia domestica</i>), domestic chicken (<i>Gallus gallus domesticus</i>), domestic goose (<i>Anser anser f domesticus</i>), domestic duck (<i>Anas platyrhynchos domesticus</i>), Mute swan (<i>Cygnus olor</i>), Budgerigar (<i>Melopsittacus undulatus</i>), Lovebird (<i>Agapornis roseicollis</i>), Cockatiel (<i>Nymphicus hollandicus</i>), Red-rumped parrot (<i>Psephotus haematonotus</i>), Rose-ringed parakeet (<i>Psittacula krameri</i>), African grey parrot (<i>Psittacus erithacus</i>), domestic Canary (<i>Serinus canaria forma domestica</i>), Goldfinch (<i>Carduelis carduelis major</i>), Gouldian Finch (<i>Chloebia gouldiae</i>), Red Siskin (<i>Carduelis cucullata</i>), Australian Zebra Finch (<i>Taeniopygia castanotis</i>), and Common buzzard (<i>Buteo buteo</i>). …”
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Application of a ImageJ-Based Method to Measure Blood Flow in Adult Zebrafish and Its Applications for Toxicological and Pharmacological Assessments by Ferry Saputra, Tzu-Ming Tseng, Franelyne P. Casuga, Yu-Heng Lai, Chih-Hsin Hung, Chung-Der Hsiao

“…However, our results show that heavy pigmentation, like that found in tiger barb, and overlapping vessels, like those in parrot fish, make it hard for this method to perform well. …”
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