Background Haemoproteus is a sister genus to malaria parasites (Plasmodium), which both
belong to the order Haemosporida (Apicomplexa). Parasites of both genera are flourishing …

Biogeographic patterns of parasite diversity are useful for determining how host–parasite
interactions can influence speciation. However, variation in methodologies and sampling …

INTRODUCTION Infectious disease outbreaks among wildlife have surged in recent
decades alongside global climate change. However, the circumstances under which climate …

Recovery from infection is not always complete, and mild chronic infection may persist.
Although the direct costs of such infections are apparently small, the potential for any long …

Haemosporida is a large group of vector‐borne intracellular parasites that infect
amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This group includes the different malaria …

Abstract Background Malaria parasites (genus Plasmodium) are widespread in birds. These
pathogens cause pathology of blood and various organs, often resulting in severe avian …

Aim Macroecological analyses provide valuable insights into factors that influence how
parasites are distributed across space and among hosts. Amid large uncertainties that arise …

Parasites with low host specificity (eg infecting a large diversity of host species) are of
special interest in disease ecology, as they are likely more capable of circumventing …

Habitats are rapidly changing across the planet and the consequences will have major and
long-lasting effects on wildlife and their parasites. Birds harbor many types of blood …

Background The rising global temperature is predicted to expand the distribution of vector-
borne diseases both in latitude and altitude. Many host communities could be affected by …