Avian malaria-mediated population decline of a widespread iconic bird species
(2019)
Journal Article
Dadum, D., Robinson, R., Clements, A., Peach, W., Bennett, M., Rowcliffe, J. M., & Cunningham, A. (2019). Avian malaria-mediated population decline of a widespread iconic bird species. Royal Society Open Science, 6(7), 182197. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.182197
Parasites have the capacity to affect animal populations by modifying host survival, and it is increasingly recognised that infectious disease can negatively impact biodiversity. Populations of the house sparrow (Passer domesticus) have declined in m... Read More about Avian malaria-mediated population decline of a widespread iconic bird species.