Migratory Bird Anthology

Parasitology as a branch of biology is concerned with the study of parasites their hosts and the interactions between them. In avian biology parasitology plays a critical role in understanding disease ecology host behavior evolutionary processes and ecosystem health. Migratory birds due to their wide-ranging movements across biogeographical zones and habitat types serve both as carriers and victims of a wide variety of parasites. These interactions have far-reaching consequences not only for bird populations but also for public health livestock and the integrity of aquatic ecosystems especially freshwater lakes.This book has 4 chapters including:Chapter I: Introduction to Avian ParasitologyChapter 2: Diversity and Classification of Parasites in Migratory BirdsChapter 3: Future Perspectives and Emerging Technologies in Avian ParasitologyChapter 4: The Role of Host Immunity and Immunogenetics in Parasite Resistance of Migratory Birds in Lake Ecosystems and References.