Comparative Study on the Prevalence Rate of Helminth Infection in Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) and Brown Wild Pigeon (Spilopelia senegalensis) in Kano Metropolis

This study examined the incidence of endoparasitic helminths in domestic and wild pigeons in Kano State Metropolis. A total of 144 pigeons (72 domestic and 72 wild) were examined for helminth parasites. According to the findings, endoparasitic helminth infections were found in 29.1% of domestic pigeons and 12.5% of wild pigeons. The most common helminth parasites found in domestic pigeons were Trichuris gallinae (41.7%) and Diphylidium noctuae (33.3%), while in wild pigeons, the most common helminth parasites were Calliobothrium verticillatum (77.8%) and Diphylidium noctuae (11.1%). The study also revealed notable variations in the helminth parasite prevalence rates among Kano State Metropolis's various Local Government Areas in Kano State Metropolis. A total of 203 parasites were collected, consisting of 131 cestodes and 72 nematodes. The research findings emphasize the significance of parasitological surveillance along with control steps to prevent the dissemination of helminth parasites in pigeons and other birds in the region.