Haemosporida is a large group of vector‐borne intracellular parasites that infect
amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This group includes the different malaria …

Avian malaria is a worldwide mosquito‐borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites.
These parasites occur in many avian species but primarily affect passerine birds that have …

Abstract Background Malaria parasites (genus Plasmodium) are widespread in birds. These
pathogens cause pathology of blood and various organs, often resulting in severe avian …

Avian malaria parasites (Plasmodium) occur commonly in wild birds and are an increasingly
popular model system for understanding host–parasite co‐evolution. However, whether …

Invasive species can displace natives, and thus identifying the traits that make aliens
successful is crucial for predicting and preventing biodiversity loss. Pathogens may play an …

A parasite's ability to be a specialist vs. a generalist may have consequences for its
prevalence within one or more if its host species. In this study we investigated the …

The epidemiology of vector‐borne pathogens is largely determined by the host‐choice
behaviour of their vectors. Here, we investigate whether a Plasmodium infection renders the …

Accurate detection and identification are essential components for epidemiological,
ecological, and evolutionary surveys of avian haemosporidian parasites. Microscopy has …

Parasites have the capacity to affect animal populations by modifying host survival, and it is
increasingly recognized that infectious disease can negatively impact biodiversity …

Many hypotheses attempt to explain parasite–host associations, but rarely are they
examined together in a single community. For hosts, key traits are the proportion of infected …