Trichomonas gallinae
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| Species: | T. gallinae
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| Trichomonas gallinae (Rivolta, 1878)
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The protozoan Trichomonas gallinae is a cosmopolitan parasite found in birds. It most often infects pigeons and doves, but can also affect other birds such as domestic and wild turkeys, chickens and birds of prey. The disease in pigeons is commonly called canker. A similar parasite in falcons is called "frounce".[1]
Trichomonas Gallinae Media
Greenfinch suffering 'fat finch disease' caused by Trichomonas gallinae.
References
- ↑ Kennedy, Murry J.. Trichomoniasis in BirdsFood Safety Division, Alberta Agriculture and Food.[dead link]