Deadly Virus Found in Endangered Red Goshawk Birds
Greg Howard
6th May, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- A study in Australia found BFDV in 25% of endangered Red Goshawks tested
- Juvenile Red Goshawks are more prone to BFDV, similar to young parrots
- BFDV in Red Goshawks may affect their health, indicated by lower body mass
References
Main Study
1) Beak and feather disease virus detected in the endangered Red Goshawk (Erythrotriorchis radiatus).
Published 4th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-60874-1
Related Studies
2) A high prevalence of beak and feather disease virus in non-psittacine Australian birds.
3) Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) prevalence, load and excretion in seven species of wild caught common Australian parrots.
4) Evidence of a deep viral host switch event with beak and feather disease virus infection in rainbow bee-eaters (Merops ornatus).