Parrots (Psittaciformes) have been viewed as efficient consumers of the reproductive
structures of plants. Consequently, parrots have been excluded from studies focusing on …

The volume and scale of commercial captive breeding of parrots have grown dramatically in
recent decades. Although it has been proposed, and is often assumed, that captive breeding …

Psittaciformes (parrots, cockatoos) are among the most endangered birds, with 31% of
Neotropical species under threat. The drivers of this situation appear to be manifold and …

Aim Globally, many bird species nest in tree cavities that are either excavated or formed
through decay or damage processes. We assembled an overview of all tree‐cavity nesters …

Leading philosophers Alice Crary and Lori Gruen offer a searing and desperately needed
response to systems of thought and action that are failing animals and, ultimately, humans …

Wildlife trade is a major pathway for introduction of invasive species worldwide. However,
how exactly wildlife trade influences invasion risk, beyond the transportation of individuals to …

Parrots are the most traded birds internationally, mainly to be used as companion pets,
which threatens the global biodiversity. Using the large dataset derived from the Convention …

Abstract Background Haemoproteus and Plasmodium species are widespread avian blood
parasites. Several Plasmodium species are known for their high virulence and have caused …

Understanding why some species thrive in captivity, while others struggle to adjust, can
suggest new ways to improve animal care. Approximately half of all Psittaciformes, a highly …

Building conservation research capacity (CRC), especially in developing countries, has long
been proposed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Yet, a global evaluation of CRC and its …