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New studies aim to explain lesions on Tyrannosaurs rex jawbones. Based on the evidence, the lesions appear to be characteristic of a disease plaguing modern birds.

The deadly parasite Trichomonas gallinae can be spread among wild birds at feeders and bird baths. Bird watchers can avoid accidentally spreading this and other diseases.

The cowbird doesn't need to build a nest or raise young-these parasitic birds, known as brood parasites, let other species do the work of raising young cowbirds.

Swimmer's itch, a danger of summer swimming, is caused by a blood parasite of birds that accidentally gets into people instead.

A short article describing Trichomonas gallinae, a protozoan parasite of pigeons, doves, raptors, and other wild birds.

Found feathers may be beautiful, but could be illegal to possess. Additionally, bird feathers should be sterilized before using them for craft projects.

Malaria in birds can be a serious parasitic disease, as it often is in humans. Some birds die from the infection while others spread it.

Diphyllobothrium latum persists because humans eat raw fish and contaminate water sources with sewage. The natural history of this fish-borne tapeworm is interesting.

Millions of people host parasites that they have acquired from eating raw fish. Rare in some countries, very common in others, some of these infections are dangerous

Malarial parasites have a complicated and fascinating life cycle that requires an Anopheles mosquito host and a vertebrate host. Mammals, birds, and reptiles get malaria.