Examination of 609 band-tailed pigeons (Columba fasciata fasciata) collected in Colorado revealed two species of cestodes and four of nematodes. Two of these were new host records. Helminths found were Hymenolepis armata, Raillietina sp., Ascaridia columbae, Splendidofilaria columbensis, S. hibleri and Chandlerella robinsoni. Of 609 pigeons examined, 76 (12.5%) harbored helminths. Helminths were not found in pigeons younger than 9 months of age.
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1 January 1980
HELMINTH PARASITES OF BAND-TAILED PIGEONS IN COLORADO
O. WILFORD OLSEN,
CLAIT E. BRAUN