出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/02/15 22:25 UTC 版)
Bird louse refers to any chewing louse (small, biting insects) of order Phthiraptera which parasitizes warm-blooded animals, especially birds. Bird lice may feed on feathers, skin, or blood. They have no wings, and their biting mouth parts distinguish them from true lice, which suck blood.