A Four-Year Survey of Hemoparasites from Nocturnal Raptors (Strigiformes) Confirms a Relation between <i>Leucocytozoon</i> and Low Hematocrit and Body Condition Scores of Parasitized Birds

A Four-Year Survey of Hemoparasites from Nocturnal Raptors (Strigiformes) Confirms a Relation between <i>Leucocytozoon</i> and Low Hematocrit and Body Condition Scores of Parasitized Birds

Most hemoparasites hosted by wild birds appear to be harmless, but most of the blood parasite studies in avian wildlife are mainly focused on passerines or migratory species. This study aimed to assess the occurrence of blood parasites in nocturnal raptors (Strigiformes order) and their effect on he...

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Main Authors: Bárbara Martín-Maldonado, Aida Mencía-Gutiérrez, Cristina Andreu-Vázquez, Rocío Fernández, Natalia Pastor-Tiburón, Alberto Alvarado, Alicia Carrero, Aitor Fernández-Novo, Fernando Esperón, Fernando González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
blood parasites
Strigiformes
wild birds
<i>Leucocytozoon</i>
<i>Haemoproteus</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/54

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