Avian malaria parasites (Plasmodium) have a worldwide distribution except for Antarctica.
They are transmitted exclusively by mosquito vectors (Diptera: Culicidae) and are of …

Urbanisation causes significant changes to species composition, species interactions and
ecological and evolutionary processes. Changes in host–parasite interactions have the …

Invasive species can displace natives, and thus identifying the traits that make aliens
successful is crucial for predicting and preventing biodiversity loss. Pathogens may play an …

Wild birds are subject to a diverse array of natural causes of mortality, such as predation and
parasitism. However, anthropogenic sources are becoming major threats for birds …

Aim The increasing spread of vector‐borne diseases has resulted in severe health concerns
for humans, domestic animals and wildlife, with changes in land use and the introduction of …

Utilization of generalized linear mixed models (GLMM) in invasion biology has increased
exponentially during the last 5-10 years. GLMM are useful tools that can handle data with …

Avian malaria and related haemosporidian parasites can negatively impact fitness in many
songbirds. Research on the malaria infection and its physiological costs on their avian hosts …

In 1902, Sir Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his discovery of the
mosquito transmission of malaria. This finding was achieved working with avian malaria and …

Urbanization affects the ecology of wildlife diseases and although it has been suggested
that there are lower risks of infection in urban areas, there have been no experiments to …

Among human activities, urbanization represents one of the most worrisome for biodiversity
due to the intensity and long-term effects in the place where a city develops, as well as their …