Are nestlings of hole-nesting birds affected by ectoparasites? A review

• Autorzy: Mazgajski T D , Kedra A.H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In this review the influence of ectoparasites on nestlings' of some hole-nesting birds is discussed, especially the impact on nestlings' mortality or condition.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

nestling; hole nesting bird; mortality; condition; ectoparasite

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Wiadomości Parazytologiczne
• Rocznik: 1997
• Tom: 43
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.347-355,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Mazgajski T D

• Warsaw University, Krakowskie Przedmiescie 26-28, 00-927 Warsaw, Poland

autor

Kedra A.H.

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