Étude comparative de la charge parasitaire intestinale entre les oiseaux libres et les oiseaux en captivité : cas du Pigeon biset

Abstract

The study aims to compare the intestinal parasite burden between wild birds and captive birds in El Meniaa and Ghardaïa. Droppings were collected from various locations and analyzed in the laboratory using the Willis method. Wild pigeons generally exhibit a higher prevalence of intestinal parasites due to their exposure to a natural environment rich in parasites. Conversely, captive pigeons benefit from controlled hygiene conditions. The results showed that only one sample out of 30 captive pigeon droppings contained an intestinal parasite, whereas, among wild pigeons, the number of intestinal parasites varied from 0 to 6 per sample in 23 positive samples. Regarding the types of parasites, a significant presence of nematodes as well as a high prevalence of coccidia were observed.