The exponential growth of the human population often causes the overexploitation of resources and disruption of ecological interactions. Here, we propose that the antagonist effect of humans on exploited species might be ...

The Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) is considered among the most important bird pest species causing damage to crops in Argentina. In this study, I explored habitat features influencing abundance and damage of monk ...

Monk Parakeets are medium-sized parrots that were internationally traded as pets and that as a byproduct have become invasive species in 19 countries. This is the case of Chile, where Monk Parakeets have thrived in the ...

We observed Yellow-chevroned Parakeets (Brotogeris chiriri) consuming soil from arboreal termite nests while excavating a nest cavity. As most observations of parrot geophagy come from clay licks, this observation prompted ...

We observed Yellow-chevroned Parakeets (Brotogeris chiriri) consuming soil from arboreal termite nests while excavating a nest cavity. As most observations of parrot geophagy come from clay licks, this observation prompted ...

We report the first data on nesting ecology of the Slender-billed Parakeet (Enicognathus leptorhynchus) from two wild nests in native temperate rainforests of southern Chile. Nests were located in natural cavities 19 m up ...

Tibiotarsal fractures are common in birds because in most birds this is the longest, most exposed bone in the leg. Transverse fractures are most common and rotational and shear forces must be stabilized in order to achieve ...

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