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Cruz OMS, do Val HGP, Alves PV, de Lima GMN, de P Zucherato MC, de S Sá F, Barreto C, Teixeira ÉPT, Stehling TL, Martins NRS, Pinto HA. NEW RECORDS OF NEMATODES IN THE YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO COCCYZUS AMERICANUS (CUCULIFORMES: CUCULIDAE) BASED ON A MIGRANT SPECIMEN FOUND IN BRAZIL. J Parasitol 2021; 107:855-862. [PMID: 34757428 DOI: 10.1645/21-35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
The yellow-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus, is a threatened passerine bird native to North America that migrates to overwinter in South America. Although migratory birds have drawn broad attention, given their assumed role in the long-distance dispersal of parasites, studies on the helminth fauna of this cuculid are scarce. In the present study, nematodes found in the gastrointestinal tract of a specimen of C. americanus found in Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, were characterized morphologically. Five species of gastrointestinal nematodes belonging to 4 families were identified: Synhimantus (Dispharynx) nasuta (Rudolphi, 1819) and Synhimantus (Dispharynx) resticulaCanavan, 1929 (Acuariidae), Microtetrameres sp. (Tetrameridae), and Cyrnea piayaeSandground, 1929 (Habronematidae) and Subulura halli Barreto, 1918 (Subuluridae). Except for Microtetrameres sp., all other nematodes are reported in this host for the first time. Although it is difficult to accurately determine the geographical origin of infections, it is important to note that Sy. (D.) resticula and Su. halli are reported for the first time in Brazil. Additionally, the absence of the former species infecting hosts where the widespread and generalist Sy. (D.) nasuta was found may indicate that Sy. (D.) resticula have either been overlooked in previous studies or that this nematode is rare indeed. Finally, the geographical distribution of Su. halli is greatly expanded and now includes the Americas. Aspects related to the dispersion of these parasites, both in migrating and native hosts, are briefly discussed.
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- Olivia M S Cruz
- Department of Parasitology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 486, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Ecology, Conservation and Handling of Wildlife, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Parasitology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 486, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Genetics, Ecology and Evolution, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- ONG WAITA Research and Conservation, Av. Waldomiro Lobo, 86, Guarani, 31814-620, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, Av. do Contorno, 8121, Lourdes, 30110-051, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- State Forestry Institute, Cidade Administrativa Presidente Tancredo Neves - Rod. Papa João Paulo II, 4143, Serra Verde, 31630-900, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- State Forestry Institute, Cidade Administrativa Presidente Tancredo Neves - Rod. Papa João Paulo II, 4143, Serra Verde, 31630-900, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Parasitology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 486, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Wohner PJ, Laymon SA, Stanek JE, King SL, Cooper RJ. Early successional riparian vegetation is important for western Yellow‐billed Cuckoo nesting habitat. Restor Ecol 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/rec.13376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Patti J. Wohner
- Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon State University 104 Nash Hall Corvallis OR U.S.A
- Cuckoo Conservation Initiative Bishop CA U.S.A
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- Los Alamos National Laboratory Environmental Stewardship Group (EPC‐ES) MS J978 Los Alamos NM U.S.A
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- U.S. Geological Survey Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 124 School of Renewable Natural Resources LSU AgCenter Baton Rouge LA U.S.A
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- Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia Athens GA U.S.A
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Wohner PJ, Laymon SA, Stanek JE, King SL, Cooper RJ. Challenging our understanding of western Yellow‐billed Cuckoo habitat needs and accepted management practices. Restor Ecol 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/rec.13331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Los Alamos National Laboratory, Environmental Stewardship Group (EPC‐ES) Los Alamos NM MS J978 U.S.A
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 124 School of Renewable Natural Resources Baton Rouge LA LSU AgCenter U.S.A
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- Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia Athens GA U.S.A
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