The feather mite (Astigmata) fauna of some passerine birds (Passeriformes) in the south of Western Siberia |
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Authors: | G. A. Rubtsov V. V. Yakimenko |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Zoology and Physiology, State Pedagogical University, Nab. Tukhachevskogo, 14, Omsk, 644099, Russia 2. Omsk Research Institute for Naturofocal Infections, Prospect Mira 7, Omsk, 644080, Russia
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Abstract: | Feather mites (Astigmata) are specialized parasites living on the plumage and skin of birds. The paper presents data on infestation of some passerines (Passeriformes) by feather mites in the south of Western Siberia (Omsk and Tyumen Provinces). We found 24 species of feather mites belonging to the families Analgidae, Dermoglyphidae, Pteronyssidae, Trouessartiidae, and Proctophyllodidae on 16 bird species. Among them, 19 species are common parasites of the passerine birds examined; five species were detected on atypical hosts. Ten mite species were recorded for the first time on the passerine species examined. Analysis of the distribution of abundant and common mite species on their hosts has demonstrated that the majority of the bird parasites possess a specific distribution pattern in the host plumage with preference for certain feather types. We have also obtained new data on host associations of several mite species. |
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