- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 25 Issue: 2
- Blood Parasites of Wild Pigeons in Ankara District
Blood Parasites of Wild Pigeons in Ankara District
Authors : Yunus Gicik, M. Özkan Arslan
Pages : 169-172
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
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