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Aug 2026
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....
Maria-Carmen Turcu, Alessandro Vetere, A. Paștiu et al.
· Frontiers in Veterinary Scie... · 0 citations