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  1. Nest-site characteristics and aspects of the breeding biology of the endangered Timneh Parrot <em>Psittacus timneh</em> in Guinea-Bissau

    Nest-site characteristics and aspects of the breeding biology of the endangered Timneh Parrot Psittacus timneh in Guinea-Bissau

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Daniel C Lopes --- Faculty of Sciences, Portugal Rowan O Martin --- World Parrot Trust, UK Mohamed Henriques --- MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Portugal Hamilton Monteiro --- Coastal Planning Office, Guinea-Bissau Aissa Regalla --- Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Areas, Guinea-Bissau Quintino Tchantchalam --- Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Areas, Guinea-Bissau Bucar Indjai --- INEP – National Institute for Study and Research, Guinea-Bissau Seco Cardoso --- Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Areas, Guinea-Bissau Celestino Manuel --- Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Areas, Guinea-Bissau Manjaco Cunha --- Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Areas, Guinea-Bissau Domingos Cunha --- Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Areas, Guinea-Bissau Paulo Catry --- MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Portugal
    Timneh Parrots Psittacus timneh are endemic to the moist forests of West Africa. Concerns over rapid declines in populations due to overharvesting for the pet trade and forest loss prompted the species’ categorisation as Endangered on the IUCN Red List...
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  2. Presence of the alien Rose-ringed Parakeet <em>Psittacula krameri</em> (Psittacidae) in Mozambique

    Presence of the alien Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri (Psittacidae) in Mozambique

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Francesca Romana Trezza --- University Eduardo Mondlane – Sapienza University of Rome, Mozambique Ivan da Costa Nerantzoulis --- , Mozambique Silvio Cianciullo --- University Eduardo Mondlane – Sapienza University of Rome, Mozambique Hugo Mabilana --- University Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique Célia Macamo --- University Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique Fabio Attorre --- Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Carlos Manuel Bento --- , Mozambique Paolo Ramoni-Perazzi --- University Eduardo Mondlane – Sapienza University of Rome, Mozambique
    The biology of the Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri has been widely studied in many of its naturalized habitats around the world. However, its potential status and impacts may have gone unnoticed in regions with limited monitoring. In this report, we...
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  3. Local knowledge and uses of the Senegal Parrot <em>Poicephalus senegalus</em> in northern Benin

    Local knowledge and uses of the Senegal Parrot Poicephalus senegalus in northern Benin

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Hermann Cyr Toni --- Université Nationale d’Agriculture, Benin Ayékotchami Jacques Dossou --- Université Nationale d’Agriculture, Benin Mèvognon Pacôme Mama --- Université Nationale d’Agriculture, Benin Christel Kenou --- , Benin Agossou Bruno Djossa --- Université Nationale d’Agriculture, Benin
    Humans rely on several services delivered by biodiversity for their subsistence. Relationships between humans and biodiversity vary among sociocultural groups. Considering the increasing threats on parrot species worldwide, this study assessed local knowledge and uses of the Senegal Parrot Poicephalus...
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