Hematological and parasitological health conditions of the Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas) (Passeriformes: Turdidae) in southeastern Brazil.

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dc.contributor.authorLobato, Débora Nogueira Campos
dc.contributor.authorBraga, Érika Martins
dc.contributor.authorBelo, Nayara de O.
dc.contributor.authorAntonini, Yasmine
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-26T15:34:24Z
dc.date.available2016-01-26T15:34:24Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractFrom an ecological point of view, parasites are considered important selective forces that influence all aspects of a host’s life. The purpose of this study was to assess the health state of Turdus leucomelas Vieillot, 1818 (Turdidae: Passeriformes) inhabiting a Brazilian Cerrado in the breeding and molting seasons through a hematological parameter analysis and an evaluation of infection by blood parasites. The birds were collected with mist-nets, ringed and blood sampled to assess hematological parameters (hematocrit, hemoglobin concentration and white blood cells) and blood parasites. We detected blood parasites through optical microscopy and subsequently used PCR (amplification of the 18sRNA gene) to verify the presence of Plasmodium spp. (avian malaria). During the breeding season, the hemoglobin level and CHGM percentage were greater. Global leukocyte count was positively related to hemoglobin level, CHGM percentage and body weight. Of the total 31 T. leucomelas individuals examined, 18 presented Plasmodium parasites (58% of prevalence). There was a significant relationship between the presence of Plasmodium spp. and decreased CHGM. These results suggest a connection between the health parameters of wild birds and the physiological stress associated with the breeding season.pt_BR
dc.identifier.citationLOBATO, D. N. C. et al. Hematological and parasitological health conditions of the Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas) (Passeriformes: Turdidae) in southeastern Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Zoologia, v. 28, p. 771-776, 2011. Disponível em: <http://www.scielo.br/pdf/zool/v28n6/10.pdf>. Acesso em: 12 nov. 2015.pt_BR
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1984-46702011000600010
dc.identifier.issn0101-8175
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.repositorio.ufop.br/handle/123456789/6211
dc.language.isoen_USpt_BR
dc.rights.licenseTodo o conteúdo do periódico Revista Brasileira de Zoologia, exceto onde identificado, está licenciado sob uma licença Creative Commons que permite copiar, distribuir e transmitir o trabalho em qualquer suporte ou formato desde que sejam citados o autor e o licenciante. Fonte: Revista Brasileira de Zoologia <http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_serial&pid=0101-8175&lng=en&nrm=iso>. Acesso em: 26 ago. 2019.pt_BR
dc.subjectAvian health parameterspt_BR
dc.subjectAvian malariapt_BR
dc.subjectBlood parasitespt_BR
dc.subjectBrazilian Cerradopt_BR
dc.titleHematological and parasitological health conditions of the Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas) (Passeriformes: Turdidae) in southeastern Brazil.pt_BR
dc.typeArtigo publicado em periodicopt_BR
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