Florida's Introduced Birds: Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) by Steve A. Johnson, Sam Logue

“…Johnson and Sam Logue, introduces this small to medium-sized member of the parrot family that has become an established non-native bird in Florida — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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What Are the Risks of Contracting Diseases Associated with Chickens? by C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher Mores, Amy H. Simonne

“…Some examples of avian diseases transmissible to humans include Chlamydiosis from parakeets, pigeons, and parrots and Cryptococcosis from pigeons. Salmonella, E. coli, the viruses that cause Avian Influenza, and some encephalitis viruses are associated with chickens. …”
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