Diversity of Ectoparasites and their Pathogens in Birds (Passeriformes and Columbiformes) in Bouinan Region (Blida - Algeria

Abstract

The present study focuses on the diversity of ectoparasites and their pathogens in birds (Passeriformes and Columbiformes) species in Bouinan region (Blida,Algeria).To detect ectoparasites potential vectors and reservoirs of bird’s pathogens, the arthropods are researched and collected from different bird nests; Passeriformes; the Europe Greenfinch (Carduelis Chloris); the black robin (Turdus merula); hybrid sparrow (Passer dmoesticus x Passer hispaniolensis) and Columbiformes rock dove (Columba livia) in Bouinan region (Blida). the present study permitted to record about 701 arthropods species collected from 40 nests. It consisted of 6 mite species with a dominance of Ornithonyssus bursa (58.5%) followed by Dermanyssus gallinae (11.4%) and a single species of lice Menacanthus stramineus 11.8 % respectively on the one hand, and on the other hand, we noticed the complete absence of fleas and ticks in these 40 analyzed nests. It should also be noted here that Mites are used as epidemiological tools to detect the pathogen by sensitive PCR molecular biology. The PCR results showed that Dermanyssus gallinae and Menacanthus stramineus are vectors of Borealis in the study area with Shells sparrows and Europe greenfinch