Ornithonyssus
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Also known as: | The Northern mite or Northern feather mite |
The Ornithonyssus mite is closely related to the Dermanyssus mite. They are surface mites that occur in caged birds and poultry.
- Hairy
- Spends entire life cycle on the host
- Causes feathers to become matted and severe scabbing can develop
- Scabs particularly seen around the vent
- Decreases egg production
- Grey or black discolouration of feathers when large numbers of mites are present