2005•Journal of Natural HistoryRequires access

A checklist of the valid avian species ofBabesia(Apicomplexa: Piroplasmorida),Haemoproteus,Leucocytozoon(Apicomplexa: Haemosporida), andHepatozoon(Apicomplexa: Haemogregarinidae)

M. A. Peirce

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A current checklist of valid avian species of Babesia, Haemoproteus, Hepatozoon, and Leucocytozoon is presented. Some taxonomic problems which have arisen since the last review are discussed as too are the remaining host family groups of parasites still requiring review.

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Key concepts: Hepatozoon, Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon, Apicomplexa, Babesia, Biology, Zoology, Virology