Afro-Palaearctic migrant birds rid themselves of haemoparasite infections when breeding in the temperate zone
Abstract In migratory passerines, the prevalence and parasitaemia of blood parasites often increase towards the end of the breeding season. Consequently, post-breeding migration to winter quarters can be seen as a strategy to avoid the rising pathogen pressure during this time (migratory escape). I...
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Nature Portfolio
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-78839-9 |
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