- Feather lice (Columbicola columbae): These small, flat insects live on the feathers of pigeons, feeding on skin debris and feather barbs. They can cause irritation and discomfort to the bird.
- Pigeon mites (Dermanyssus gallinae): These tiny, blood-sucking mites are nocturnal parasites that feed on pigeons at night. They can cause anemia, skin irritation, and stress in infested birds.
- Swallow bugs (Oeciacus hirundinis): These small, flying insects are also known as pigeon bugs. They feed on the blood of pigeons and can transmit diseases such as avian pox.
- Fleas (Ceratophyllus columbae): Pigeon fleas are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of pigeons. They can transmit diseases such as bartonellosis and can cause skin irritation and discomfort.
- Ticks (Argas persicus): Pigeon ticks are blood-sucking parasites that can infest pigeons and other birds. They can transmit diseases such as avian spirochetosis and can cause anemia and weakness in infested birds.