*Also called the Northern mite or Northern feather mite
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*Closely related to ''Dermanyssus''
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The Ornithonyssus mite is closely related to the [[Dermanyssus]] mite. They are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface mites]] that occur in caged birds and poultry.
*Hairy
*Hairy
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*Spends entire life cycle '''on''' the host
*Spends entire life cycle '''on''' the host
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*Occurs in caged birds and poultry
*Causes feathers to become matted and severe scabbing can develop
*Causes feathers to become matted and severe scabbing can develop