Case report: Infection by Campanulotes bidentatus compar (Mallophaga : Goniodidae) in a pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

Mallophagidosis in birds is a relatively common disease. The stenoxene exte rnal parasites show a large variability in species and sizes. They feed epi dermal scales, skin secretions and feather peaces. A flight unable pigeon w as found and presented for treatment. Clinical examination and microscopy o f impression smear of skin and feathers revealed a massive mallophagidosis by Campanulotes bidentatus compar (NITZSCH und BURMEISTER, 1838). By whole body spraying with fipronil the parasites were eliminated. Columbicola colu mbae is the most known pigeon louse. Other species should be considered as a differential diagnosis.