Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 2023 |
Authors: | C. Talabante-Ramírez, Bernal_Sosa I. |
Journal: | Vulture News |
Volume: | 83 |
Pagination: | 32-38 |
Date Published: | May-09-2023 |
ISSN: | 1606-7479 |
Abstract: | The Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a social species which breeds in colonies and feeds in groups. This can facilitate horizontal transmission of ectoparasites between conspecifics. In 2015, in the province of Guadalajara, Spain, 28 vultures from a wild population were examined for ectoparasites, 24 of which were parasitized by chewing lice (Phthiraptera). Three species of lice were identified: Laemobothrion (Laemobothrion) vulturis, Colpocephalum turbinatum and Falcolipeurus quadripustulatus. Data on the prevalence and richness of louse species in the vulture population are also presented. |
URL: | https://www.ajol.info/index.php/vulnew/article/view/247279 |
DOI: | 10.4314/vulnew.v83i.3 |
Reprint Edition: | First published Online Nov-2022 |
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