Eagle-lice

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.