A survey of the aerobic bacteria in the droppings of captive birds of prey.
Fresh droppings were collected from six species of bird of prey (Falconiformes and Strigiformes). Bacteriological examination revealed that the birds' digestive systems were colonised by bacteria found widely in other species of animals. Throughout the survey no Salmonella species were isolated.
D000818:Animals; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001717:Birds / Q000382:microbiology*; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology*; D007709:Klebsiella / Q000302:isolation & purification