The fauna and abundance of chewing lice (Insecta, Phthiraptera) parasitizing sedentary passerine birds (Aves, Passeriformes) in Yakutia

Abstract

Data on the fauna, abundance and prevalence of chewing lice collected from 360 specimens of 13 sedentary species of passerine birds in Yakutia are given. A total of 3206 specimens of chewing lice belonging to 27 species of 6 genera were collected. Most of the studied bird species were infested with several chewing lice species. Exchange of parasites may take place between some bird species in the study region.