Helminth parasites of the osprey, Pandion haliaetus, in North America
January 1, 1996
A total of 28 species of helminths (17 trematodes, 3 cestodes, 7 nematodes, and 1 acanthocephalan) was recovered from 17 ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) from the United States. Intensities of infection were low and no lesions were attributed to the parasites. Seven species appear to be specialists in ospreys, 2 species generalists in raptors, and the remainder generalists in other orders of fish-eating birds. Pandiontrema rjikovi, Diasiella diasi, and Contracaecum pandioni are reported for the first time from North America.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Title | Helminth parasites of the osprey, Pandion haliaetus, in North America |
| Authors | J. M. Kinsella, Rebecca A. Cole, Donald J. Forrester, Constance L. Roderick |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of the Helminthological Society of Washington |
| Index ID | 1004107 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |