Sunday, October 9, 2011

Migration to

finches trichomoniasis Norway, Sweden and Finland, six years after his arrival in the UK

is a deadly hit and finches finches in the UK has spread to Europe.

Trichomoniasis is transmitted by a parasite, first appeared in Britain in 2005, causing a significant population decline of their populations.

In some counties, Bunting populations declined by one third in a year of emerging diseases throughout the country and the numbers have not recovered from the 35% drop recorded since 2006.

research conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the Foundation of British Ornithology (BTO) and the University of East Anglia in collaboration with other organizations in Europe, revealed the disease spread Norway, Finland and Sweden.

The research, published in the journal EcoHealth, suggest that the migration of finches from Britain to other countries made the trichomoniasis parasite.

The appearance of the disease in southern Scandinavia means new people and even other species could be exposed to parasites, experts warn.

birds suffering from trichomoniasis sleepy eyes and ruffled feathers. It may show signs of difficulty feeding and breathing. Epidemics are more frequent and more severe between August and October.


Mike Toms, head of ecology in the garden of BTO, said the disease causes lesions on the upper part of the throat, leaving them unable to swallow food.

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