Birds of the order of the psittaciformes or psittacidae, a group to which parrots, parakeets and parrots belong, are usually considered the most frequently kept in captivity, particularly in areas of high biological diversity, such as the Colombian Amazon region. Given the high mortality derived...

The psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a globally widespread infectious bird disease that mainly affects species within the Order Psittaciformes (parrots and allies). The disease is caused by an avian circovirus (the beak and feather disease virus, BFDV), which is highly infectious and...

Although parrot species are infrequently infected by hemoparasites in the wild, some fatal infections have been reported in captive individuals. Conversely birds of prey are frequently infected by hemoparasites. In this study, 193 captive birds from Convention on International Trade in Endangered...

Macrorhabdusornithogaster is a microorganism that causes nonspecific and general clinical symptoms and to this day, diagnosis and also treatment have been yet hard. The present study was conducted to survey the prevalence of macrorhabdosis and to characterize M. ornithogaster phylogenetically in ...

The family Syringophilidae (Acari: Prostigmata) includes obligatory ectoparasites, which occupy feather quills from various parts of avian plumage, where they feed and reproduce. Our study was concerned with the global fauna of syringophilid mites associated with Psittaciformes, as well as...

This book contains 29 chapters on the clinical signs, laboratory diagnosis and diagnostic techniques for medical conditions in ferrets, procyonids, skunks, rabbits, rats and mice, hamsters and gerbils, guineapigs, chinchillas, degus, viscachas, capybaras, squirrels, marsupials, hedgehogs,...

Maluku is widely considered as a global avifauna hotspot. However, illegal parrot trades threaten numerous species to extinction. To date, there is no study on the extent of illegal trade in Maluku, which as a result, hampers efforts at targeting conservation initiatives. The aims of this study are ...

Birds of the order Psittaciformes are among the most threatened birds in Brazil. Of the 86 species recorded, 24 (27.9%) are in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Amazon parrots have a highlight for being among the most trafficked birds, especially the blue-fronted Amazon ...

Parrots are charismatic birds, their plumage and capacity for learning make them highly sought-after pets. In recent years, the illegal trade in parrots has posed a serious threat to the viability of native populations. To reduce the logistical difficulties associated with trafficking live birds,...

Birds are affected by many parasites, and at wildlife animals are less vulnerable to the changes caused by parasitism, nevertheless in captivity their vulnerability may increase by different factors, including precarious hygiene and management. Birds of the order Psittaciformes frequently live...