Physiological, environmental, and life-history drivers of haemosporidian infections in non-passerine birds from a rehabilitation center
These findings highlight the importance of considering physiological, environmental, and life-history factors when investigating malaria infections in non-passerine birds. By advancing our understanding of host-parasite interactions in these underrepresented species, this study contributes valuable knowledge to inform conservation, rehabilitation, and wildlife-management strategies for these less-studied birds.
Authors
- ANA CLARA DIAS FARO DA SILVA
- Kevin J. McGraw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5196-6620)
- Érika Martins Braga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5550-7157)
- Victor Aguiar de Souza Penha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9036-3862)
- Lis Marques de Carvalho e Vieira
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Michigan State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Parasitology
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpara.2025.1568852
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05