A western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) found dead in southern California had many light-colored lesions visible grossly on its liver, and histopathology revealed extensive necrosis throughout the hepatic parenchyma. Single-celled organisms were seen in clear spaces within the areas of necrosis. The owl was diagnosed with protozoal hepatitis.
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1 March 2017
Protozoal hepatitis in a western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea)
J. Christian Franson
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The Southwestern Naturalist
Vol. 62 • No. 1
March 2017
Vol. 62 • No. 1
March 2017