Erratum

Area of Science:

• Parasitology
• Molecular Biology
• Ornithology

Context:

• Hepatozoon parasites are increasingly recognized in avian hosts, but molecular data remains limited.
• Accurate species identification and characterization are crucial for understanding parasite transmission and impact on bird health.

Purpose:

• To provide the first molecular characterization of Hepatozoon species in birds.
• To describe a novel Hepatozoon species found in storm petrels (Hydrobatidae).

Summary:

• The study successfully performed molecular characterization of Hepatozoon species in avian hosts.
• A new species of Hepatozoon infecting storm petrels was identified and described based on molecular data.
• This work contributes to the taxonomic understanding of avian Hepatozoon parasites.

Impact:

• Establishes a molecular baseline for avian Hepatozoon research.
• Facilitates future studies on the epidemiology and pathogenicity of Hepatozoon in birds.
• Enhances the understanding of biodiversity within Apicomplexa impacting avian wildlife.