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Systematic Review

Conservation status and threats to lovebirds: knowledge gaps and research priorities

État de conservation et menaces pesant sur les inséparables: lacunes dans les connaissances et priorités de recherche

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Pages 1-27 | Received 24 Oct 2022, Accepted 02 Mar 2023, Published online: 05 Jun 2023

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