Bird Mite

Found near bird nests, poultry farms, or residential areas where birds nest on structures

Obligate hematophages; they feed exclusively on the blood of birds and occasionally other mammals

Active primarily at night; they can wander into homes when their bird hosts leave the nest, crawling into upholstery or bedding

They do not transmit diseases to humans but their bites cause intense itching and dermatitis; they are significant pests in the poultry industry