Chewing lice (Phthiraptera) of pigeons (Columba livia) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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2021-12
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to document the finding of chewing lice infesting
pigeons in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. A total of 18 pigeons were examined for the presence
of lice, out of which five (27.8%) showed severe infestation. The infested pigeons showed
restlessness, weak body condition, pruritus, skin reddening, dermatitis, anaemia and
lesions on their feathers. A total number of 230 lice were collected from the infested
pigeons. Three species of chewing lice, Colpocephalum turbinatum (n=149), Columbicola
columbae (n=70), and Campanulotes compar (n=11) were identified morphologically. It
was observed that C. turbinatum (64.8%) was the most common parasite, followed by C.
columbae (30.4%). C. compar (4.8%) showed the lowest rate of infestation.
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TNV_JVP_2021_35(2)114-119
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Veterinary Science