In all, 123 cranes (62 adults and 61 juveniles) belonging to 10 species were examined using PCR-based testing and microscopic examination of blood samples collected in 2007-2014.  Species of Leucocytozoon were undetectable by commonly used PCR protocol, but readily visible in blood films.



PCR
In all, 123 cranes (62 adults and 61 juveniles) belonging to 10 species were examined using PCR-based testing and microscopic examination of blood samples collected in 2007-2014. 
PCR-based testing
In all, 123 cranes (62 adults and 61 juveniles) belonging to 10 species were examined using PCR-based testing and microscopic examination of blood samples collected in 2007-2014. 
microscopic examination
Bayesian phylogenetic analysis was used to identify the closely related avian haemosporidian parasites.



Bayesian phylogenetic analysis
Species of Leucocytozoon were undetectable by commonly used PCR protocol, but readily visible in blood films.



PCR protocol