PRESENCE OF TICKS ON THE HEADS OF HONEYEATERS IN NEW ENGLAND NATIONAL PARK
| Posted: |
24/09/2021 |
| Author(s): |
David C. McFarland |
Ten species of honeyeater and three species of thornbill, present in New England
National Park, were examined for ticks. Approximately 5% of the 1 229 birds inspected
had ticks present on their heads. Most infected birds were caught in winter. I suggest
that ticks wait on the flowers of
Banksia splnulosa for prospective hosts, and that interspecific
differences in infestations among the birds are due to differences in their habitat
selection foraging behaviour and morphology. Mosts ticks were found around and in front
of the eyes.
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