Possible Bird Mite or Debris (Identification inconclusive due to image quality)
Scientific Name: Ornithonyssus spp. or unidentified debris
Order & Family: Order: Mesostigmata; Family: Macronyssidae or Dermanyssidae
Size: Approximately 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm (visible to the naked eye as a moving speck like ground pepper)
Natural Habitat
Typically found in bird nests (pigeons, sparrows, poultry) or rodent nests; can migrate into homes through windows, vents, or cracks in search of hosts.
Diet & Feeding
Hematophagous (feeds on the blood of birds or rodents). They may bite humans if the primary host is absent but cannot survive on human blood.
Behavior Patterns
Highly active and mobile; they seek heat and carbon dioxide sources. Often seen crawling on walls, windowsills, or bedding near nesting sites.
Risks & Benefits
Risks: Can cause intense itching, dermatitis, and red bites on humans (acariasis). Benefits: None to humans; they are parasitic pests.
Identified on: 2/5/2026