Abstract Research on the occurrence and community composition of vector-transmitted protozoan haemoparasites in birds is heavily skewed toward passerines with many other orders underrepresented. In caprimulgids, a family primarily ground-nesting, crepuscular/nocturnal occupying wide range dry habitats, research limited most cases based only few individuals. Here, using molecular approach, diver...

The extent of early successional vegetation communities is declining worldwide. Sometimes species use associated with anthropogenic development (e.g., rangeland, cropland, transportation corridors, aggregate mines), given that, at face value, these ecosystem types can share many the same characteristics lack mature trees). This may have a negative impact on species’ health by lowering access to...

We measured seasonal changes in the prevalence of haematozoa (Leucocytozoon fringillinarum, Haemoproteus fringillae, and Trypanosoma avium) in free-ranging White-winged Crossbills, Loxia leucoptera, over 1.5 year in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. This prevalence was low during early winter. L. fringillinarum prevalence increased in late winter/early spring, in the absence of vectors, suggesting relaps...

The population growth of endangered whooping cranes (Grus americana) is not consistent with species recovery goals, and the impact of parasite infection on whooping crane populations is largely unknown. Disease ecology and epidemiology research of endangered species is often hindered by limited ability to conduct invasive sampling on the target taxa. Accordingly, we hypothesized that sandhill c...

Blood parasites are potential threats to the health of penguins and to their conservation and management. Little penguins Eudyptula minor are native to Australia and New Zealand, and are susceptible to piroplasmids (Babesia), hemosporidians (Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon, Plasmodium) and kinetoplastids (Trypanosoma). We studied a total of 263 wild little penguins at 20 sites along the Australian ...

Haemoparasites are one of the most important groups bird parasites, with emphasis on genera Haemoproteus, Plasmodium, Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma. Zoos sustain different wild animals valuable tools for education conservation species. The conditions captive differ from animals, as zoos have sufficient availability food throughout year, protection against predators veterinary care animals. This...