Prevalence and diversity of helminths in three corvid species (Coloeus monedula (Linnaeus, 1758), Garrulus glandarius (Linnaeus, 1758), and Corvus corax (Linnaeus, 1758) from Türkiye.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Corvidae birds are ecologically significant and host a diverse range of helminth parasites; however, data on their parasitic fauna in Türkiye remain limited. Here, we examined 44 individuals of three corvid species (39, 3and 2) from Bursa Province through necropsy and microscopic identification. RESULTS: We detected helminth infections in 79.5% of the birds, identifying 12 species across Digenea (,,), Cestoda (,), Nematoda (,,sp.,,), and Acanthocephala (,). CONCLUSIONS: This study represents the third record for, the second for, and the first forin Türkiye. Notably,,,,, andhelminths were recorded for the first time in Türkiye. These findings enhance the understanding of helminth diversity in regional corvid populations and provide a foundation for future studies on host–parasite dynamics and avian health in Eurasian ecosystems.