Bird Mite

Found in bird nests (pigeons, starlings, sparrows) and poultry houses; they may enter homes through vents or windows if a nest is nearby.

Obligate blood-feeders, primarily targeting birds but will bite humans and other mammals if their primary host is unavailable.

Highly active and mobile; they often migrate indoors in large numbers after young birds leave a nest. They are most active at night.

Risks include intense itching, skin irritation, and dermatitis in humans from bites. While they cannot survive long or reproduce on human blood, they are significant nuisance pests. They offer no ecological benefits in human environments.