| seasonal variation of infestation by ectoparasitic chigger mite larvae (acarina: trombiculidae) on resident and migratory birds in coffee agroecosystems of chiapas, mexico. | parasitism is not well documented for birds found in tropical habitats. long-distance migratory birds may face additional risks to an already hazardous journey when infected. this study explores the ecology of an ectoparasite infestation in chiapas, mexico. during a mist-netting project in 2 different coffee management systems, chigger mites (acarina: trombiculidae), ectoparasitic during the larval stage, were found on both resident and migratory birds. using a rapid assessment protocol, it was ... | 2005 | 16539008 |