Bird Louse

Exclusively found on the feathers or skin of avian hosts, primarily chickens and other poultry.

Primarily feeds on feather fragments, skin scales, and occasionally blood if the skin is damaged.

They are permanent ectoparasites that spend their entire life cycle on the host; they move rapidly through feathers when disturbed.

Risks include irritation, feather loss, and decreased egg production in poultry; they do not typically infest humans or pose a significant risk to people.