Hi all,
The more I look the more I find!
There are a few species of the mite Cnemidocoptes which are usually fairly
species specific so they are not transmitted between most species.
Cnemidocoptes pilae infects the face, cere and legs of psittacines esp
Budgerigars.
Cnemidocoptes jamaicensis infects passerines eg ?Tassle foot? in canaries.
Cnemidocoptes mutans infects poultry causing ?Scaly leg?.
Cnemidocoptes intermedius has only been reported to infect Currawongs and
Forest Ravens.
The mites do not survive in the environment, they live their entire life
cycle on the host so transmission is by direct contact. The affected
Currawongs have, therefore been infected by contact with other Currawongs,
not from domestic species. If it progresses it is very debilitating and will
probably cripple and kill the host so if they can be caught it would be life
saving.
Good luck
Ian Hackworthy BVSc
Blue Mountains
NSW
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