Updates are available Correction dated 2026-05-15

Article History

Received: 20 November 2025

Accepted: 19 March 2026

First Online: 1 May 2026

Change Date: 13 May 2026

Change Type: Update

Change Details: The original online version of this article was revised: The authors regret that the name of the corresponding author Ursula Höfle is incorrectly captured as Ursula Höfle Hansen in the original published article. It is now corrected in this erratum article. The original article has been corrected.

Change Date: 15 May 2026

Change Type: Correction

Change Details: A Correction to this paper has been published:

Change Details: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-026-08695-1

Declarations

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: All samples in the study belong to captive houbara as a part of a conservation breeding program at the Emirates Centre for Wildlife Propagation (ECWP) in eastern Morocco. The breeding program was approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture and a mandate-independent veterinarian (mandate number: 534–98), providing control over the well-being of the birds. Onsite veterinary facilities with a team of expert veterinarians ensure the best possible care for the birds. Standards from sanitary authorities are regularly controlled. The sampling was conducted by Reneco International Wildlife Consultants, LTD. To minimize stress during capture, the birds were fitted with hoods during manipulation. The bird care practices conformed to the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.