Golden-Crowned Sparrow (IMAGE)

University of California - Berkeley

Golden-Crowned Sparrow

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The Golden-Crowned Sparrow, one of the 53 species of birds tested in the UC Berkeley study and a common sight in suburban areas, was revealed to be an important host of the Lyme Disease-causing bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi.

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Michael McCloy photo

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