Habitat change caused by deforestation can modify the interactions of many biotic and
abiotic factors, and in turn influence patterns of diseases in wild birds. Whether deforestation …

Habitat fragmentation and deforestation are thought to disrupt host–parasite interactions and
increase the risk of epizootic outbreaks in wild vertebrates. A total of 220 individuals from …

We examined seasonal prevalence in avian haemosporidians (Plasmodium and
Haemoproteus) in migrant and resident birds in western Himalaya, India. We investigated …

Spatial heterogeneity influences the distribution, prevalence, and diversity of
haemosporidian parasites. Previous studies have found complex patterns of prevalence with …

With a population of nearly 8 billion humans, the planet is going through rapid
unprecedented change. Human activities cause deforestation, desertification, urbanization …

Avian malaria and related haemosporidians (genera Haemoproteus, Plasmodium and
Leucocytozoon) infect most clades of bird. Although these parasites are present in almost all …

Land use changes including deforestation, road construction and agricultural
encroachments have been linked to the increased prevalence of several infectious …

Avian haemosporidian parasites are widespread globally and infect numerous wild bird
species. However, they have primarily been studied in passerine birds. Accordingly, the …

Background Studies of avian haemosporidians allow understanding how these parasites
affect wild bird populations, and if their presence is related to factors such as habitat loss …

Oases are semi-natural woodlots surrounded by an inhospitable desert environment. This
insular-like habitat system is known to support a mixture of sedentary and migratory bird …