The cultivable autochthonous microbiota of the critically endangered Northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita).

ABSTRACT: The critically endangered Northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita) is a migratory bird that became extinct in Europe centuries ago. Since 2014, the Northern bald ibis is subject to an intensive rehabilitation and conservation regime aiming to reintroduce the bird in its original distribution range in Central Europe and concurrently to maintain bird health and increase population size. Hitherto, virtually nothing is known about the microbial communities associated with the ibis species; an information pivotal for the veterinary management of these birds. Hence, the present study was conducted to provide a baseline description of the cultivable microbiota residing in the Northern bald ibis. Samples derived from the choana, trachea, crop and cloaca were examined employing a culturomic approach

SUBMITTER: Spergser J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5884550 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature