Dana Liana Pusta

Molecular vs. endoscopic sexing of domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica): accuracy, sample type, and practical recommendations for bird sexing

The domestic pigeon ( Columba livia domestica ) lacks distinct sexual dimorphism, making sex determination based on external morphology unreliable. This species can serve as a model for evaluating avian sex determination methods and identifying minimally invasive and effective techniques for monomorphic birds....