Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds

Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds

A comprehensive reference on the major parasitic diseases affecting wild birds, examining parasites from biological, pathological, ecological, and population perspectives. It covers protozoa, helminths, leeches, and arthropod parasites, with emphasis on their effects on individual hosts and wild bird populations.

Key Features

• Covers major parasitic diseases of wild birds
• Examines protozoan parasites and associated diseases
• Covers helminth infections in wild bird species
• Discusses leech-related parasitic conditions
• Explores arthropod parasites affecting birds
• Examines parasite biology and disease development
• Covers pathology and host responses to parasitic infection
• Discusses epizootiology and parasite transmission
• Examines impacts of parasites on bird populations
• Highlights host–parasite interactions
• Provides a disease-focused approach to avian parasitology
• Brings together contributions from specialists in wildlife health and parasitology
• Useful for wildlife veterinarians, parasitologists, ornithologists, researchers, and students