Interrelationship of Nutrition and Immunity by Gary D. Butcher, Richard D. Miles

“… The immune system benefits greatly from proper nutrition of the bird. Not only does the immune system benefit directly from proper nutrition, but indirectly proper nutrition will also prepare the bird for periods of stress, reducing the adverse effects of stress and enhancing recovery from stressful periods. …”
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The relationship between perception and landscape characteristics of recreational places with human mental well-being by Janina Vanhöfen, Talia Härtel, Giovanna Reichert, Christoph Randler

“…A strong perception of birds enhances the mental well-being of greenspace visitors (p < 0.001), while a high birding specialization negatively affects recalled restoration (p = 0.014). …”
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A Survey of Avian Fauna in Kabale Municipality, South Western Uganda by Sarah, Nachuha, Fortunate, Twagiramaria

“…A rapid cross sectional survey to document common bird species present in Kabale municipality was conducted over a period of 3 months. …”
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A Natural History of the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) by Elise V. Pearlstine, Juan Sebastian Ortiz

“…Pearlstine and Juan Sebastian Ortiz, describes this non-native gallinaceous bird from the Indian subcontinent — background, description, similar species, habits, habitat, food, nesting and reproduction, potential ecological impacts, and legal aspects. …”
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The Florida Scrub-Jay: A Species in Peril by Steve A. Johnson, Karl E. Miller, Travis Blunden

“…It also includes advice for how people can help conserve this unique and imperiled bird. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009. …”
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Keeping Africanized Honey Bees Out of Wildlife Nest Boxes by William H. Kern, Jr.

“…., provides useful information for keeping pests out of bird and mammal nest boxes, especially the Africanized honey bee, which has become established in Florida, and sets up colonies in smaller and lower locations which may displace wildlife that uses these locations as dens. …”
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Natural Enemies of Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in the South Florida Landscape by Siavash Taravati, Catharine Mannion, Holly Glenn, Lance Osborne

“…This whitefly has been reported on more than 60 plant species, which include gumbo limbo, coconut, black olive, avocado, Calophyllum spp., and giant white bird of paradise. This 6-page fact sheet describes the predators and parasitoids found feeding on this whitefly in the south Florida landscape. …”
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Surveillance for Mosquito-borne Viruses by C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly

“…This document considers the monitoring of virus activity, that is, surveillance for the organisms which mosquitoes can transmit from one host (e.g. bird) to another (e.g. human). This document is Fact Sheet ENY-699 one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Tourism Activities on the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Among Communities of Rubanda DistrictUganda. by Ahabwe, John Brighton

“…Tourists treks through the dense forest to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, some respondents also showed the district's forests and wetlands are home to a diverse array of bird species, making it an excellent destination for bird watching enthusiasts. …”
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Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans by Michael A. Davis, Gary D. Butcher, F. Ben Mather

“… Anyone who keeps birds, whether as pets or as production animals, should be aware that certain avian diseases can be transmitted to humans. …”
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Newcastle and Infectious Bronchitis Vaccine Reactions in Commercial Broilers by Gary D. Butcher, Richard D. Miles, Amir H. Nilipour

“…Questions arise over route of vaccination, age at vaccination, doses of vaccine to administer per bird, mixing of ND and IB vaccines or other vaccines, vaccine reactions, use of live vaccines versus bacterins, strains or serotypes of virus to include, need for and timing of revaccination, and others. …”
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Conflicts between People and the Florida Black Bear by Elizabeth F. Pienaar

“…Garbage is the main attractant, but bears are also attracted by bee hives, pet food, barbeque grills, fruit trees, and bird (or wildlife) feeders. Conflicts between people and black bears arise when people fail to remove or secure potential food sources. …”
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Ecosystem Services Provided by Grass-legume Pastures by Jose C. B. Dubeux, Lynn E. Sollenberger, Mark Mauldin, Liza Garcia

“…Ecosystem services (ES) provided by grasslands include not only products such as beef and milk (provisioning services), but also biological N2-fixation (BNF) and nutrient cycling (supporting ES), carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation, water catchment and purification, shade, windbreaks, habitat for pollinators and wildlife (regulating ES), and finally cultural (e.g., hunting, bird watching) and aesthetical ES. Grassland managers are providing these benefits to the entire society and they should receive compensation. …”
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Birdfeeders: What to Consider When Selecting by Mark E. Hostetler, Martin B. Main, Maena Voigt

“…WEC 162/UW192: Attracting Backyard Birds: Bird Feeder Selection (ufl.edu) …”
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Paesaggi di coesistenza, ovvero come attorno ad un passeriforme si articola l’abitare in una zona di montagna by Lia Zola

“…Based on field research carried out in three alpine valleys, Valle Susa, Val Chisone and Val Troncea, my essay tries to broaden the understanding of landscapes of coexistence by arguing that they are complex sites of relationships where humans and non humans alike shape and co-shape them through interactions but also frictions and conflicts that revolve around a small bird, Petronia petronia. …”
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Climate Change: Effects on Salinity in Florida’s Estuaries and Responses of Oysters, Seagrass, and Other Animal and Plant Life by Karl Havens

“…The resulting higher salinity, or saltiness of the water, could harm plants and animals, alter fish and bird habitat, and reduce the capacity of estuaries to provide such important services as seafood production and the protection of shorelines from erosion. …”
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The Wood Duck by Joseph M. Schaefer, Jennifer Cohen, Mark E. Hostetler

“…With the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918, hunting of these birds was restricted. …”
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Tropical Fowl Mite, Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese) (Acari: Macronyssidae) by Harold A. Denmark, Harvey L. Cromroy

“… The tropical fowl mite, commonly found on birds, has become a pest to man in areas of high bird populations or where birds are allowed to roost on roofs, around the eaves of homes, and office buildings. …”
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