Bird Mite

Natural Habitat

Typically found in bird nests, poultry houses, or crevices near bird nesting sites on buildings.

Diet & Feeding

Parasitic blood-feeders; they primarily feed on the blood of birds but will bite humans if a host is unavailable.

Behavior Patterns

They are active at night and hide in cracks during the day. They leave nests when the birds fledge or the nest is abandoned.

Risks & Benefits

They can cause severe itching, skin irritation, and dermatitis in humans; they do not transmit major diseases to humans but are major pests in poultry farming.

Identified on: 4/24/2026