Abstract

The report was aimed to record ectoparasites and endoparasites from Indian vulture (Gyps indicus). The careful physical examination resulted in a very collection of several ticks. Three dimensional (3D) microscopy was accustomed to capture high-quality images of the tick towards its identification. Further confirmation of the tick taxonomy was achieved with the assistance of an internet tick research site (www.tickspotters.org). The nymphal stage of Lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) was confirmed during the study. For endoparasites, a fecal sample was collected to spot eggs and larvae through the direct smear method. Coproscopy revealed a variety of Ascarid eggs and eggs of the Strongyle group and blood smear made for blood protozoa. Ectoparasite the nymphal stage of Lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) and endoparasite Ascarid eggs and eggs of the Strongyle group found in direct smear but no protozoa found in a blood smear.

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