Association between movement patterns, microbiome diversity, and potential pathogen presence in free-ranging feral pigeons foraging in dairy farms.
M. Crafton, O. Spiegel, S. Cahani, A. Lublin, L. Rauer
This study links movement patterns, microbiome diversity, and pathogen presence in feral pigeons foraging in dairy farms, showing urban pigeons have more diverse microbiota and shorter movement ranges.
bioRxiv · Oct 11, 2023 · PreprintZoology