Egg forensics: An appraisal of DNA sequencing to assist in species identification of illegally smuggled eggs

Egg forensics: An appraisal of DNA sequencing to assist in species identification of illegally smuggled eggs

Psittaciformes (parrots and cockatoos) are charismatic birds, their plumage and capacity for learningmake them highly sought after pets. The illegal trade in parrots and cockatoos poses a serious threat tothe viability of native populations; in addition, species transported to non-endemic areas may...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Coghlan, Megan, White, Nicole, Parkinson, L., Haile, James, Spencer, P.B., Bunce, Michael
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier BV 2012
Subjects:
Parrots
Mitochondrial DNA
Cockatoos
Wildlife forensics
Illegal bird trade
Species identification
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29611

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29611

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