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A total of 21 birds tested positive for Trichomonas spp.; none of the falcons that tested positive were resighted as adults. We treated a subset of nestlings for Trichomonas spp. infection, including two in the nest (without removal), two nestlings temporarily removed from the nest for treatment, and 10 placed with wildlife rehabilitators for treatment. Rehabilitated nestlings were released at an age of \u226575 d. However, we did not confirm any benefits to survival from treatment. Trichomonosis may hinder Peregrine Falcon nestling survival in certain areas, especially urban locations.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.7589\/jwd-d-24-00201","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,16]],"date-time":"2026-02-16T09:37:37Z","timestamp":1771234657000},"page":"147-153","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["TRICHOMONAS SPP. 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