Haemosporidian parasites of the genera Plasmodium, Leucocytozoon, and Haemoproteus
are one of the most prevalent and widely studied groups of parasites infecting birds …

Introduction While blood parasites are common in many birds in the wild, some groups seem
to be much less affected. Seabirds, in particular, have often been reported free from blood …

Vol. No. April failure as a function of latitude (Ricklefs,;
Martin,). In the process, we identified contrasts between temperate and tropical …

The erythrocyte presents morphologic, cytochemical, and quantitative adaptations as it
progresses through its evolutionary continuum. This text is a comprehensive exploration of …

T animals in nature is mediated by behavior, through individuals' relative effectiveness in
securing food, shelter, and mates. Especially in its ecological context, animal behavior is …

Whereas some bird species are heavily affected by blood parasites in the wild, others
reportedly are not. Seabirds, in particular, are often free from blood parasites, even in the …

Host selection in blood-sucking arthropods has important evolutionary and ecological
implications for the transmission dynamics, distribution and host-specificity of the parasites …

Among seabirds, the fregatids stand out with a high prevalence of blood parasites. Four of 5
species in this family have been found to be infected with Haemoproteus; however …

Reintroductions are increasingly utilized for the conservation of endangered avian species.
To avert disease‐related failures, studies to determine disease risks should be performed …

Seabirds are often free from blood parasites, and a recent review suggested that
phylogenetic, ecological and life-history parameters can determine the prevalence of blood …