Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds

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Unlike traditional parasitology textbooks, this volume focuses on the effects of parasites on the host rather than on parasite taxonomy alone. It examines how parasitic diseases influence individual birds, populations, and ecosystems, making it an essential resource for veterinarians, wildlife biologists, conservationists, and researchers. Covering protozoa, helminths, leeches, and arthropod parasites, the book combines scientific research with practical information relevant to wildlife health and disease management.

The book covers topics including:

• Principles of wildlife parasitology
• Ecology of host–parasite relationships
• Population impacts of parasitic diseases
• Protozoan parasites
• Avian malaria
• Leucocytozoonosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Coccidiosis
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Helminth infections
• Nematodes
• Cestodes
• Trematodes
• Acanthocephalans
• Leech infestations
• Arthropod parasites
• Mites
• Lice
• Fleas
• Ticks
• Blood-feeding flies
• Parasite life cycles
• Transmission pathways
• Pathogenesis and pathology
• Clinical signs and diagnosis
• Histopathology
• Disease surveillance
• Wildlife disease ecology
• Conservation implications
• Population management strategies

With contributions from internationally recognized experts, the book provides an authoritative overview of the most important parasitic diseases affecting wild birds worldwide. It serves as an essential reference for wildlife health investigations, conservation medicine, and veterinary education.

Who is this book for?

• Wildlife veterinarians
• Avian veterinarians
• Veterinary pathologists
• Wildlife biologists
• Ornithologists
• Conservation professionals
• Veterinary students
• Researchers in wildlife diseases