Birds-of-prey

Guides

  • Craspedorrhynchus

    Craspedorrhynchus is a genus of chewing lice in the family Philopteridae (suborder Ischnocera). Species in this genus are ectoparasites of birds of prey, particularly eagles (Accipitriformes). The genus was established by Kéler in 1938. At least one species, C. naevius, has been documented infesting the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina) in Türkiye.

  • Degeeriella

    Degeeriella is a genus of ischnoceran feather lice in the family Philopteridae. Species in this genus are ectoparasites of birds of prey, with documented host associations including vultures and related Accipitriformes. The genus is characterized by distinctive genitalia with penial sclerite and typically more than four sternocentral setae on abdominal segments III and IV. Phylogenetic analyses indicate that Degeeriella is paraphyletic, with some species showing closer relationships to other genera than to congeneric species.