Emu ecto parasite, brightfield photomicrograph
Arthropod parasites of birds include mites, lice, and ticks. The infestations can occur on the skin or feathers, although a few may infest the respiratory tract. Some of these parasites have their entire life cycle on the bird while others live part of their life in the environment. Symptoms include feather chewing, feather loss, poor feather quality, and skin inflammation. The parasites can sometimes be seen on the bird with the naked eye. Treatment depends on which arthropod is found.
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Keywords: arthropod, bird, biting, brightfield, ecto, emu, microscope, parasite, pest, photomicrograph, tick
