Bird Louse (Noun)
Meaning
Wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Bird lice can be a nuisance to birds and other animals that share their nests and living spaces.
- Mallophaga is the order of insects commonly referred to as bird lice.
- Some species of bird lice are specialized to infest particular species of birds.
- These external parasites such as bird lice feed on skin debris and oils.
- Infestations with bird lice cause irritation and can stress a bird's immune system significantly.