Some species within the family Plasmodiidae (Haemosporida) have been extensively
studied due to their implications for human health. However, for other haemosporidians that …

Ticks of the family Ixodidae are vectors of important pathogens in human and animal health.
Birds are involved in long-distance transport and dispersion of hard ticks. Tick infestations …

Landscape structure and configuration may affect bird body condition, with contrasting
effects on resident and migratory species. There is little empirical evidence to support this …

Forest plantations may have detrimental effects on biodiversity. However, these plantations
are widely used to restore degraded habitats, yet their contribution to restoring functional …

Several bacteria belonging to the genus Rickettsia are recognized as causal agents of
diseases in domestic and wild animals and humans. These bacteria are considered …

Reservoirs are fundamental for human well-being but can cause landscape changes (eg,
habitat fragmentation and loss), altering biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, we …

Infectious diseases, especially zoonotic, represent a significant global threat to both human
and animal health. Ticks are among the primary vectors of pathogens affecting wild and …

Evolution can involve periods of rapid divergent adaptation and expansion in the range of
diversity, but evolution can also be relatively conservative over certain timescales due to …

Agricultural systems have increased in extension and intensity worldwide, altering
vertebrate functional diversity, ecosystem functioning, and ecosystemic services. However …

Different sampling methods are used to study bird diversity in the tropics, mist nets being
one of the most common approaches. However, camera traps have been used for this …