Epidemic pox and malaria in native forest birds
January 1, 1993
Studies by Warner in the 1950’s and van Riper in the 1970’s identified disease as a potential limiting factor in the distribution and abundance of Hawaii’s native forest birds. Mosquito-transmitted protozoan and viral infections caused by malarial parasites and pox virus were especially significant. Both organisms were introduced to the islands after the arrival of Europeans and are thought to have affected avian communities the same way that measles devastated native Hawaiian peoples.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1993 |
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Title | Epidemic pox and malaria in native forest birds |
Authors | C. T. Atkinson, R. J. Dusek, W. M. Iko |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Hawaii's Forests and Wildlife Newsletter |
Index ID | 70127923 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |