(DOWNLOAD) "Ectoparasites of Burrowing Owls (Athene Cunicularia Hypugaea) Wintering in Southern Texas." by The Texas Journal of Science " Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Ectoparasites of Burrowing Owls (Athene Cunicularia Hypugaea) Wintering in Southern Texas.
- Author : The Texas Journal of Science
- Release Date : January 01, 2006
- Genre: Engineering,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 171 KB
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Abstract. -- Fifteen Western Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) were captured over two winters (2001-2003) in southern Texas and examined for ectoparasites. Four of the 15 owls (27%) harbored feather lice, and the maximum number of lice found on any individual was [less than or equal to] three. Two species of feather lice were found: Colpocephalum pectinatum occurred on three of the owls, and Strigiphilus speotyti was found on four owls. No fleas or other ectoparasites were found on any of the Burrowing Owls. The low diversity and numbers of ectoparasites suggest that ectoparasites are not threatening the health of wintering Burrowing Owls in southern Texas. **********