Avian haemosporidian parasites of accipitriform raptors
J Harl, T Himmel, G Valkiūnas, M Ilgūnas, N Nedorost… - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background The order Accipitriformes comprises the largest group of birds of prey
with 260 species in four families. So far, 21 haemosporidian parasite species have been …
with 260 species in four families. So far, 21 haemosporidian parasite species have been …
Specialist versus generalist parasites: the interactions between host diversity, environment and geographic barriers in avian malaria
D Doussang, N Sallaberry-Pincheira… - International Journal for …, 2021 - Elsevier
The specialist versus generalist strategies of hemoparasites in relation to their avian host, as
well as environmental factors, can influence their prevalence, diversity and distribution. In …
well as environmental factors, can influence their prevalence, diversity and distribution. In …
Ecological niche modeling and other tools for the study of avian malaria distribution in the Neotropics: a short literature review
DA Prieto-Torres, O Rojas-Soto… - Avian Malaria and Related …, 2020 - Springer
Identifying the mechanisms driving the distribution, diversity, and structure of parasite
assemblages is critical to understand host–parasite evolution, community dynamics, and …
assemblages is critical to understand host–parasite evolution, community dynamics, and …
[PDF][PDF] Main trends and gaps in studies for bird conservation in the Pantanal wetland
AVB da Frota, BD Vitorino… - Neotropical Biology …, 2020 - neotropical.pensoft.net
Birds are considered one of the most well-known groups of animals in the Pantanal, playing
an important ecological role in wetland ecosystems. Our aim was to identify the main themes …
an important ecological role in wetland ecosystems. Our aim was to identify the main themes …
Bird habitat preferences drive hemoparasite infection in the Neotropical region
GM De la Torre, KM Campião - Integrative Zoology, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The role that the environment plays in vector‐borne parasite infection is one of the central
factors for understanding disease dynamics. We assessed how Neotropical bird foraging …
factors for understanding disease dynamics. We assessed how Neotropical bird foraging …
Interpreting mosquito feeding patterns in Australia through an ecological lens: an analysis of blood meal studies
Background Mosquito-borne pathogens contribute significantly to the global burden of
disease, infecting millions of people each year. Mosquito feeding is critical to the …
disease, infecting millions of people each year. Mosquito feeding is critical to the …
[HTML][HTML] First records of prevalence and diversity of avian haemosporidia in snipe species (genus Gallinago) of Japan
Migratory birds are important carriers of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and protozoa.
Avian haemosporidia have been detected from many wild birds of Japan, but the infection …
Avian haemosporidia have been detected from many wild birds of Japan, but the infection …
[HTML][HTML] A single Haemoproteus plataleae haplotype is widespread in white ibis (Eudocimus albus) from urban and rural sites in southern Florida
MJ Yabsley, SM Coker, CN Welch, KB Garrett… - International Journal for …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The American white ibis (Eudocimus albus), a common bird species in Florida, has
become increasingly urban, with many populations relying heavily on urban and suburban …
become increasingly urban, with many populations relying heavily on urban and suburban …
Molecular and serological detection of arthropod-borne pathogens in carnivorous birds from Brazil
ABV Sacchi, MR André, AC Calchi, M de Santi… - … : Regional Studies and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Rickettsiales, Haemosporida and Rhizobiales agents can cause diseases that
affect various animal species, including humans. Due to predation behaviour, carnivorous …
affect various animal species, including humans. Due to predation behaviour, carnivorous …
Host movement, transmission hot spots, and vector-borne disease dynamics on spatial networks
We examine how spatial heterogeneity combines with mobility network structure to influence
vector-borne disease dynamics. Specifically, we consider a Ross-Macdonald-type disease …
vector-borne disease dynamics. Specifically, we consider a Ross-Macdonald-type disease …