Bird Louse

Natural Habitat

Found on the skin and feathers of poultry and various wild bird species

Diet & Feeding

Feed on feather fragments, skin debris, and occasionally blood if skin layers are broken

Behavior Patterns

Chewing lice that live their entire life cycle on the host; eggs are glued to feather shafts

Risks & Benefits

Causes irritation, feather damage, and reduced egg production in poultry; not a direct health risk to humans but can cause temporary itching

Identified on: 1/8/2026