Common Bird Parasites & Diseases | 台北市立動物園資訊網

CommonDiseases·Salmonella·Trichomoniasis·Aspergillosis·Avianpox·MitesandLice·LymeDisease.

Disease in birds is easily transmitted at feeders where overcrowding can occur. There are some steps you can take[1] to keep feeder birds healthy.

Birds affected with salmonella can show ruffled feathers, swollen eyelids, or lethargy. Its spread primarily by fecal contamination of food and water, but can also be transmitted by birds contacting each other at a crowded feeder. Birds who are showing symptoms usually die in 1 to 3 days.

Salmonella can be transmitted to people who handle sick or dead birds. Always wear disposable gloves when handling infected birds, and wash your hands after touching a bird feeder or birdbath.

This also goes by the name "House Finch Disease" because the majority of its victims are House Finches. Infected birds show crusty, swollen or runny eyes, in some cases so severe that eyes are swollen shu...