Anisotropic interaction rules in circular motions of pigeon flocks: An empirical study based on sparse Bayesian learning.
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DOI: 10.1103/physreve.96.022411
Abstract: Coordination shall be deemed to the result of interindividual interaction among natural gregarious animal groups. However, revealing the underlying interaction rules and decision-making strategies governing highly coordinated motion in bird flocks is still a long-standing… read more here.
Keywords: pigeon flocks; sparse bayesian; interaction rules; interaction ... See more keywords
High prevalence of Sarcocystis calchasi in racing pigeon flocks in Germany
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215241
Abstract: The apicomplexan parasite Sarcocystis calchasi (Coccidia: Eimeriorina: Sarcocystidae) is the causative agent of Pigeon Protozoal Encephalitis (PPE) and infects birds of the orders Columbiformes, Piciformes and Psittaciformes. Accipiter hawks (Aves: Accipitriformes) are the definitive hosts… read more here.
Keywords: pigeon flocks; pigeon; prevalence; sarcocystis calchasi ... See more keywords