Haemosporidian parasites and leukocyte profiles of pre-migratory rosy starlings (Pastor roseus) brought into captivity
Immune response to pathogens such as avian malaria (Plasmodium spp.) and related haemosporidian parasites (Haemoproteus spp. and Leucocytozoon spp.) can lead to increases in energy demands of birds. Migrations are energetically costly for birds and require resources that could be otherwise invested...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Animal Migration |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/ami-2019-0005 |