Bird Louse -

: Because they never leave their host voluntarily, they have completely lost the need for wings, relying on specialized claws to cling to feathers. Common Symptoms in Birds

: Irritation from the lice crawling and chewing can lead to skin damage. bird louse

: To avoid being picked off during a bird’s preening (grooming), many lice have evolved colors that perfectly match their host’s feathers. : Because they never leave their host voluntarily,