Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds provides biologists, wildlife managers, wildlife and veterinary health professionals and students with the most comprehensive reference on infectious viral, bacterial and fungal diseases affecting wild birds. Bringing together contributions from an international team of experts, the book offers the most complete information on these diseases, their history, causative agents, significance and population impact. Focusing on more than just treatment, special emphasis is given to disease processes, recognition and epidemiology. 490 p.

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• Nancy J. Thomas, ed. DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Endangered species specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey. National Wildlife Health Center, Madison, WI (USA).
• D. Bruce Hunter, ed. DVM, MSc, Professor of Pathobiology. University of Guelph, ON (Canada), Ontario Veterinary College. 
• Carter T. Atkinson, ed. Ph.D,  Research microbiologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, Hawai National Park, HI (USA). 
  
   
• Publication dates: 2007-04 (print); 2008-01 (electronic format).