[The inventory of coot (Fulica amra) ectoparasites in the north-west of Algeria].

The inventory of coot (Fulico atra) ectoparasites during wintering season (October 2004-March 2005) has been carried out from 17 individuals captured in lake Tonga. Results show that mites are the most abundant parasites (65.6%), followed by lice (Pseudomenopon pilosum, Rallicolo fulicae, Fullicofulo lurida, Incidifrons fulicae, Laemobothrion atrum) 34.4% and leeches (Theromyzone sp) with 0.05%. All individuals were infested with lice, 82.4% with mites and 41.2% with leeches.