AI Article Synopsis

  • Amazona aestiva, known as the Turquoise-fronted Parrot, has specialized adaptations in its digestive system that enable it to efficiently process a diet rich in seeds and fruits.
  • The study focuses on providing the first detailed analysis of the histology and histochemistry of this bird's digestive tract by examining various anatomical parts such as the tongue, esophagus, and intestines.
  • Key findings include a highly developed tongue, a less muscular ventriculus, and distinct characteristics of the proventriculus, contributing to the understanding of this species' digestive morphology.

Article Abstract

Amazona aestiva, a member of the Psittacidae family, belongs to the genus Amazona. These animals are endowed with adaptations in their digestive systems that allow a natural diet composed of seeds and fruits, with anatomical characteristics that facilitate the acquisition and use of nutrients from these food groups. Although it is an important species, no previous information is available regarding the histology and histochemistry of its digestive tract. This study aimed to describe the morphological and histochemical characteristics of the digestive tract of this species. Fragments of the tongue, oesophagus, crop, proventriculus, ventriculus, small intestine, large intestine, liver and pancreas were collected from seven specimens without any clinical alterations in the digestive tract. A. aestiva's digestive tract observed the presence of an extremely developed tongue, a proventriculus with more delicate walls and a ventricle with less-developed musculature. Here, we present a detailed morphological and histochemical description of the Turquoise-fronted Parrot's digestive tract.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ahe.70003DOI Listing

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