The selection of molecular markers for population studies is an important tool for biodiversity conservation. The family Psittacidae contains many endangered and vulnerable species and we tested three kinds of molecular markers for their potential use in population studies of five psitacid species: 43 hyacinth macaws (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), 42 blue-and-yellow macaws (Ara ararauna), 23 red...

Abstract Wildlife markets are hotspots for illegal wildlife trade, with traders operating as a result of weak monitoring and law enforcement. Knowledge species traded, sources, routes used transport is needed to identify trade intervene stem trade. We conducted surveys in 13 across Bangladesh every month during January-December 2019 assess the abundance diversity taxa traded factors driving thi...

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are key contributors to the current global biodiversity crisis. Psittaciformes (parrots) one of most vulnerable avian taxa and psittacine beak feather disease (PBFD) is common viral in wild parrots. PBFD caused by virus (BFDV), which belongs Circoviridae family comprises a circular, single-stranded DNA genome. BFDV considered have spread rapidly across world ...