Parasitic helminths in the digestive tract of six species of owls (Strigiformes) in Spain

A survey was carried out in Catalonia, Spain to determine the prevalence of parasitic helminths infesting the digestive tract of nocturnal raptors (Strigiformes). One hundred birds belonging to six owl species were examined. The number of birds examined ranged between three and 30. The overall level...

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Published in:The veterinary journal (1997) 2004-03, Vol.167 (2), p.181-185
Main Authors: Ferrer, David, Molina, Rafael, Castellà, Joaquim, Kinsella, John M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bird Diseases - epidemiology
Bird Diseases - parasitology
Helminths
Helminths - isolation & purification
Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic - epidemiology
Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic - parasitology
Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic - veterinary
Owls
Parasites
Prevalence
Records as Topic - veterinary
Retrospective Studies
Spain
Spain - epidemiology
Strigiformes
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Summary:A survey was carried out in Catalonia, Spain to determine the prevalence of parasitic helminths infesting the digestive tract of nocturnal raptors (Strigiformes). One hundred birds belonging to six owl species were examined. The number of birds examined ranged between three and 30. The overall level of infestation was 65% and the most frequent helminths present were nematodes, followed by trematodes, cestodes and acanthocephalans. Strigiformes showing the highest levels of infestation were little owls ( Athene noctua), 86.7% of which were infested. Helminths with the highest prevalence were Synhimantus spp., intestinal capillarids, Brachylaima spp., cestodes and Centrorhynchus aluconis.
ISSN:1090-0233
1532-2971
DOI:10.1016/S1090-0233(03)00103-5