Blood Parasites of Wild Pigeons in Ankara District

Authors: YUNUS GICIK, M. ÖZKAN ARSLAN

Abstract: A total of 200 wild pigeons, 82 young and 118 adults, captured from 12 localities in Ankara District, were examined for blood parasites. Haemoproteus columbae was found in 57% (114/200) of the pigeons examined, and no other blood parasites were detected.

Keywords: Ankara, Blood parasites, Pigeon

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