<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><xml><records><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Gutiérrez López, Rafael</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Mikel Alexander González</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Julia López-Mercadal</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Raul Escandell</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Oscar García-Febrero</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Rafel Triay</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">E. Coll</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Miriam García</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Iván Bernal_Sosa</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Carlos Talabante-Ramírez</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Moraza,M. L.</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Miguel Angel Miranda</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Carlos Barceló</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Diversity of obligate ectoparasites and parasitism patterns in wild birds of the Balearic Islands: new chewing lice records for Spain</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Parasitology</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Bird migration</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">feather mites</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Larus michahellis</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">lice</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">parasites</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">ticks</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2026</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Nov-26-2025</style></date></pub-dates></dates><urls><web-urls><url><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/parasitology/article/diversity-of-obligate-ectoparasites-and-parasitism-patterns-in-wild-birds-of-the-balearic-islands-new-chewing-lice-records-for-spain/8C4152EF7C252F0E5445B0F3F8FC3CD6</style></url></web-urls></urls><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">153</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">148-158</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p&gt;&lt;jats title=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Abstract&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/jats&gt; &lt;jats p=&quot;&quot;&gt;Ectoparasites are commonly found on wild birds and might play an important role as vectors of pathogens. The Balearic Islands archipelago (Spain) is an ecological hotspot for wild birds due to its geographical location and habitat diversity. Although the avian fauna of the archipelago is well studied, little information is available regarding the ectoparasites infesting its wild bird populations. This study aimed to identify the diversity of ectoparasites (chewing lice, louse flies and ticks) and feather mites on wild birds in several locations on Menorca Island, as well as to assess the prevalence based on the migration status and season. Our research revealed that ten of the 13 species of chewing lice collected in this study are reported here for the first time in the Balearic Islands, including two that are also new records for Spain. We did not find statistically significant differences in the prevalence of ectoparasites or feather mites between sedentary and migratory birds. Likewise, no significant differences were observed in feather mite prevalence among migratory birds from Illa de s&amp;rsquo;Aire between prenuptial and postnuptial migrations. This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence and diversity of ectoparasites, shedding light on their potential role as vectors for avian pathogens. Further research is needed to explore the pathogens these ectoparasites may carry and transmit, contributing to a better understanding of the epidemiology of avian diseases in Menorca.&lt;/jats&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Online published Nov 2025&lt;/p&gt;
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