Parasites of Columba livia (Aves: Columbiformes) in Tenerife (Canary Islands) and their role in the conservation biology of the Laurel pigeons
The prevalence and intensity of the parasites from 50 wild doves (Columba livia) from the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the island of Tenerife (Canary Archipelago), were studied. The following ectoparasites were found in apparently healthy pigeons (prevalences are shown in percentage (%) and me...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2004-09-01
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Series: | Parasite |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2004113311 |