Birds have many kinds of internal and external parasites, including viruses, bacteria and
fungi, as well as protozoa, helminths and arthropods. Because parasites have negative …

Aquatic birds can facilitate the dispersal of plants, animals, microbes and fungi. Here, we
review existing literature on bird‐mediated external (ectozoochorous; synonyms …

The first comprehensive review of all aspects of the biology of moult, drawing information
from across the literature and in all birds, from penguins to passerines. Feathers are …

For most, the mere mention of lice forces an immediate hand to the head and recollection of
childhood experiences with nits, medicated shampoos, and traumatic haircuts. But for a …

Incubating new ideas about avian reproduction/SJ Reynolds & DC Deeming--The fossil
record and evolution of avian egg nesting and incubation/DC Deeming--Nest construction …

Birds are some of the most diverse organisms on Earth, with species inhabiting a wide
variety of niches across every major biome. As such, birds are vital to our understanding of …

The effects of beak condition on ectoparasite populations and preening in laying hens were
investigated. Beak-trimmed and beak-intact caged Hy-Line W-36 hens were infested with …

Host specific adaptations in parasites can lead to the divergence of conspecific populations.
However, this divergence can be difficult to measure because morphological changes may …

The crested ibis has survived a dramatic population decline during the twentieth century,
declining from a range across much of China, Japan, the Korean peninsula and nearby …

The avian beak is a multipurpose organ playing a vital role in a variety of functions, including
feeding, drinking, playing, gras** objects, mating, nesting, preening and defence against …