External parasites of raptors (Falconiformes and Strigiformes): identification in an ex situ population from Mexico
Raptorial birds harbor a variety of ectoparasites and the mayority of them are host specific. The aim of this study was to identify the ectoparasites of captive birds of prey from Mexico, as well as to verify their impact in the health of infested birds. Raptorial birds were confiscated and kept in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Vicerractoría Investigación
2011-09-01
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Series: | Revista de Biología Tropical |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-77442011000300026&lng=en&tlng=en |