Chewing lice (Phtiraptera) on the Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciata in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain)
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Bonelli's Eagle is an endangered species with little information on its ectoparasites. We studied their chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Amblycera, Ischnocera) infestations by visually searching the plumage of 64 wild and captive specimens. Three different species were identified: Degeeriella sp., Colpocephalum impressum and Laemobothrion maximum . This is the first case of Laemobothrion maximum on Bonelli's Eagle described. We also observe its haematophagous behavior. Due to the low prevalence of infestations, no alterations in the host health are described.
Source: Ornis Hungarica
Authors: Carlos Talabante, Iván Bernal, Virginia Moraleda, Juan José Iglesias-Lebrija, Marta Torrijos, Ernesto Álvarez
Institution: Universidad de Alcalá
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Universidad de León
OpenAlex ID: W4405151290