Trypanosoma avium of raptors (Falconiformes): phylogeny and identification of vectors

Abstract

Avian trypanosomes are widespread parasites of birds, the transmission of which remains mostly unclear, with various blood-sucking insects mentioned as possible vectors.;

Keywords

• phylogeny
• Trypanosoma avium
• Herpetomonas
• transmission
• blood parasites
• insect vectors