Testing microsatellite loci for individual identification of captive African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus): a molecular tool for parentage analysis that will aid in monitoring legal trade
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DOI: 10.1007/s12686-019-01127-6
Abstract: Populations of wild African Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) are declining rapidly driven by the removal of individuals for the pet trade and accelerated habitat destruction and fragmentation. African Greys are currently listed as Endangered on… read more here.
Keywords: parrots psittacus; parentage; tool; african grey ... See more keywords
Cryptococcus bacillisporus causing cryptococcoma of the beak of an African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus), Portugal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2021.08.006
Abstract: We report a severe case of rhinothecal cryptococcoma in a 13-year-old female African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus). The bird was born and bred in captivity in Portugal. The beak was deformed and showed several round… read more here.
Keywords: parrot psittacus; psittacus erithacus; grey parrot; bacillisporus ... See more keywords
Assessing African grey parrots' prosocial tendencies in a token choice paradigm
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.190696
Abstract: Prosociality is defined as a voluntary, typically low-cost behaviour that benefits another individual. Social tolerance has been proposed as a potential driver for its evolution, both on the proximate and on the ultimate level. Parrots… read more here.
Keywords: partner; assessing african; african grey; grey parrots ... See more keywords
Brain Ependymoma in an African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus)
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DOI: 10.1647/1082-6742-35.1.75
Abstract: Abstract: A 14-year-old unsexed African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) was presented with a 12-hour history of neurological signs and vomiting. The external physical examination of the patient revealed lethargy, moderate hypothermia, a head tilt,… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; erithacus; grey parrot; african grey ... See more keywords
Relationship Between Arterial and Intraosseous Pressure in African Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus)
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DOI: 10.1647/20-00058
Abstract: Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between arterial pressure and intraosseous (IO) pressure obtained by conventional IO needle in African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus). Twelve healthy African grey parrots with… read more here.
Keywords: grey parrots; arterial pressure; pressure; african grey ... See more keywords
Ocular Iridociliary Adenoma in a Congo African Grey Parrot ( Psittacus erithacus)
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DOI: 10.1647/2018-356
Abstract: Abstract: A 19-year-old female Congo African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) presented for an oval, solid, pigmented, suspected intraocular mass with extrascleral extension through the inferior cornea of the left eye. The eye was nonvisual, and… read more here.
Keywords: parrot psittacus; congo african; psittacus erithacus; grey parrot ... See more keywords
Comparison of Dorsoventral Erect and Ventrodorsal Supine Radiographic Views for the Evaluation of Intracoelomic Organs in Clinically Normal African Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus)
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DOI: 10.1647/2018-361
Abstract: Abstract: Standard positioning for radiographic evaluation may require sedation and can be deleterious in critically ill birds. A prospective crossover study was performed in 15 clinically normal African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) to describe an… read more here.
Keywords: view; african grey; grey parrots; evaluation ... See more keywords
Treatment of Recurrent Multifocal Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in an African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) with Intralesional Carboplatin in Poloxamer 407
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DOI: 10.1647/21-00010
Abstract: Abstract: A 16-year-old male Congo African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) was presented with an ulcerated wing mass that was excised and diagnosed on histopathology as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). A second surgery was performed to… read more here.
Keywords: cell carcinoma; grey parrot; squamous cell; parrot psittacus ... See more keywords
Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Two Juvenile African Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus)
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DOI: 10.1647/21-00047
Abstract: Abstract: Two sibling 12-week-old DNA-sexed female African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) were presented for progressive whole-body tremors, proprioceptive deficits, and an inability to stand unassisted. A third bird in the clutch (DNA-sexed as a male)… read more here.
Keywords: parrots psittacus; grey parrots; hypoplasia; cerebellar hypoplasia ... See more keywords
Heterotopic Ossification Bone Formation in the Frontal Bones of an African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
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DOI: 10.1647/22-00002
Abstract: Abstract: A 5-year-old, male African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) was presented with multiple, slow-growing, firm, bilateral masses around the dorsal orbital rims. Computer tomographic imaging revealed mild, incomplete bridging bone formation on the rostrodorsal aspects… read more here.
Keywords: bone formation; grey parrot; bone; parrot psittacus ... See more keywords