The video shows a 40x microscope magnification of trichomonas parasites (the swimming particles). This parasite is often carried by pigeons, therefore it is seen predominantly in bird-eating raptors. In order to effectively treat patients, the birds are thoroughly examined upon admission to get a full picture of their health and create a treatment plan. For example, fledgling peregrine falcons get their mouths swabbed to check for a protozoal parasite, trichomonas. We commonly check peregrine fa

This juvenile red-tailed hawk came to us weakened and suffering from Trichomonas or "frounce" (in raptors). This is a disease more commonly found in doves and pigeons also known as "canker". This disease results in ulcers like wounds to develop in the throat making eating and drinking difficult. Typically there are no physical symptoms but the bird will begin to weaken as they stop eating and drinking and eventually die. Raptors get this disease from eating birds that carry Trichomonas. Now rece

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