Preen oil and bird fitness: a critical review of the evidence
G Moreno‐Rueda - Biological Reviews, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The uropygial gland is a holocrine complex exclusive to birds that produces an oleaginous
secretion (preen oil) whose function is still debated. Herein, I examine critically the evidence …
secretion (preen oil) whose function is still debated. Herein, I examine critically the evidence …
Olfactory camouflage and communication in birds
Smell is a sensory modality that is rarely considered in birds, but evidence is mounting that
olfaction is an important aspect of avian behaviour and ecology. The uropygial gland …
olfaction is an important aspect of avian behaviour and ecology. The uropygial gland …
[ΒΙΒΛΙΟ][B] The biology of moult in birds
L Jenni, R Winkler - 2020 - books.google.com
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 …
from across the literature and in all birds, from penguins to passerines. Feathers are …
Trans–shell infection by pathogenic micro–organisms reduces the shelf life of non–incubated bird's eggs: a constraint on the onset of incubation?
MI Cook, SR Beissinger… - … of the Royal …, 2003 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Many birds initiate incubation before clutch completion, which results in asynchronous
hatching. The ensuing within–brood size disparity often places later–hatched nestlings at a …
hatching. The ensuing within–brood size disparity often places later–hatched nestlings at a …
Antimicrobial chemicals in hoopoe preen secretions are produced by symbiotic bacteria
Animals frequently use metabolites produced by symbiotic bacteria as agents against
pathogens and parasites. Secretions from the preen gland of birds are used for this purpose …
pathogens and parasites. Secretions from the preen gland of birds are used for this purpose …
Bird odors and other chemical substances: a defense mechanism or overlooked mode of intraspecific communication?
BIRDS EмIт мANҮ chemical compounds, though ornithologists rarely consider them. Avian
odors, for example, are readily detectable to humans in at least 17 avian orders and 80 …
odors, for example, are readily detectable to humans in at least 17 avian orders and 80 …
The perfume of reproduction in birds: chemosignaling in avian social life
This article is part of a Special Issue “Chemosignals and Reproduction”. Chemical cues
were probably the first cues ever used to communicate and are still ubiquitous among living …
were probably the first cues ever used to communicate and are still ubiquitous among living …
Sex recognition by odour and variation in the uropygial gland secretion in starlings
Although a growing body of evidence supports that olfaction based on chemical compounds
emitted by birds may play a role in individual recognition, the possible role of chemical cues …
emitted by birds may play a role in individual recognition, the possible role of chemical cues …
Characterization of Antimicrobial Substances Produced by Enterococcus faecalis MRR 10-3, Isolated from the Uropygial Gland of the Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
The uropygial gland (preen gland) is a holocrine secretory gland situated at the base of the
tail in birds which produces a hydrophobic fatty secretion. In certain birds, such as the …
tail in birds which produces a hydrophobic fatty secretion. In certain birds, such as the …
Symbiotic association between hoopoes and antibiotic-producing bacteria that live in their uropygial gland
1. It has been recently showed that one bacterial strain isolated from the uropygial gland of a
nestling hoopoe Upupa epops produced antimicrobial peptides active against a broad …
nestling hoopoe Upupa epops produced antimicrobial peptides active against a broad …