Identification of two new species of chewing lice in pigeon (Columba livia domestica) in Kerbala Province, Iraq

Al-Ali, Firas; Alhaitami, Ibrahim; Jawad, Rana A.; Jawad, Marwa

doi:10.1063/5.0027457

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“…The infestation rate of lice on migratory birds is higher than the non-migratory ones; 72.7 and 43.7%, respectively. In the same region, local pigeons in Karbala, the rate was different from Alali et al (16) those who reported chewing lice; 180(81%) on sedentary pigeons, recording three species of ectoparasites: C. columbae (Linnaeus 1758), C. tschulyschman (Eichler, 1942) and Ca. compar (Burmeister, 1838).…”

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“…Campanulate sp. is a bird chewing louse that infest pigeons, doves, and wild birds (15,16). Menacanthus sp.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Thirty-four are considered to be of conservational concern, including eight globally threatened. Finally, the previous studies in Karbala were done on the domesticated pigeons of (Columba livia domestica) to identify internal parasites (24) and chewing lice (16).…”

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Prevalence of chewing lice species on migratory birds in Razzaza lake

Jassem

Alali

Al-Ashbal

et al. 2023

IJVS

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Chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera and Amblycera) are permanent, obligate, and host-specific ectoparasites commonly found in birds. This study detects the types of chewing lice on living migratory birds. 436 birds were detected in Razzaza Lake that included lice and were captured during migration from October 2021 to February 2022 like Anas strepera, Anas crecca, Anas platyrhynchos, and Anas clypeata. The lice were soaked in 70% of ethyl alcohol and three species were found on 48 (10.98%) of four different bird species; Columbicola columbae, Campanulotes bidentatus, and Menacanthus camelinus. A new species is the M. camelinus that was found among new types of birds; A. platyrhynchos and A. clypeata, recording 1(2.04%). The prevalence sex of the infested birds and the lice species was A. strepera; 13(27.08%), 13(26.53%), A. crecca; 3(0.80%), 3(6.12%), A. platyrhynchos; 31(8.27%), 31(63.27%), A. clypeata; 1(0.27%), 2(4.08%), respectively. The Natural History Research Center and Museum at Baghdad University confirmed the parasite and type of birds. Migratory birds are one of the infectious resources for local and domestic birds that should be treated continuously to prevent pathogen transmission and preservation of bird flocks. The insecticide should be used on all bird flocks to prevent the completion concerning the stages of the cycle of life.

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“…Campanulate sp. is a bird chewing louse that infest pigeons, doves, and wild birds (15,16). Menacanthus sp.…”

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Prevalence of chewing lice species on migratory birds in Razzaza lake

Jassem

Alali

Al-Ashbal

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“…Rearing of pigeon can be considered as backyard poultry farming by the rural people without any investment for providing financial support as well as readily available meat to the household. Being a pet bird and rearing under human control, a variety of ectoparasite infestation especially louse infestation is common in pigeon resulting behavioral changes and decline in egg production [2].Pigeons try to remove lice from their feather by scratching or rubbing with inanimate objects as a result there is a loss of feathers damage of skin leading to a rare condition called windpuff [6] or subcutaneous emphysema. Windpuff is rarely observed in pigeon and occurred by rupturing tissue overlying air sacs through a skin wound or as the result of damage to any part of the respiratory system [14].…”

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Management and treatment procedure of windpuff caused by lice infestation in domestic pigeon: A case report

Shaha¹,

Lima²,

Das³

et al. 2021

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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A rare case of windpuff was diagnosed in 7 months old two domestic pigeons due to itching and scratching with inanimate objects caused by lice infestation reported in Begumganj upazila hospital, Noakhali district, Bangladesh. This is the first case of domestic pigeon recorded in Bangladesh and the aim of this case study is to determine the causal agent, treatment and management procedure of windpuff. Parasitological examination of feathers revealed the presence of Columbicola columbae, a dorso-ventrally flattened biting type louse. Using needle puncture was able to release the ballooning condition and the pigeons were treated with antimicrobial drug (Enrofloxacin @10mg/kg body weight) through drinking water along with multivitamin and ectoparasiticidal drug (Ivermectin @0.4mg/kg body weight). Both the pigeon was successfully recovered without any further complications within four days.

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