Bird attacks on humans are growing more common as people continue to encroach on bird nesting territory, wildlife experts warn. Avian Tuberculosis is caused by inhaling microscopic airborne organisms that are shed in infected birds' feces. Virulent Newcastle disease (VND), formerly exotic Newcastle disease, is a contagious viral avian disease affecting many domestic and wild bird species; it is transmissible to humans. equipment. Psittacosis can be mild, moderate or severe; some people may have no symptoms. Chlamydiosis is an occupational hazard for persons working with psittacines (parrots, parakeets, etc.) Human to human transmission can occur, mainly by exposure to patient's saliva. The strongest birds will recover, while weaker birds will succumb. and pigeons, or for people working in turkey slaughter plants and avian diagnostic Most forms of the virus are restricted to birds. When it comes to birds, there may be more than just avian flu to be worried about. Many types of bird diseases can also cause infections in humans, and conscientious birders will take the necessary steps to protect themselves even as they work to minimize the outbreak’s affect on local bird populations. Parrot fever is a rare infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci, a specific type of bacteria. Though there are rare cases where the disease gives a mild fever and/or conjunctivitis. Campylobacteriosis is transmitted to humans through contact with chicken meat, milk or other products which have been contaminated with the faeces of sick birds. Human-to-human transmission is extremely rare.

Humans most commonly catch the disease from infected birds by inhaling the bacteria from shed feathers, secretions and droppings.

Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection spread from bird to bird.

Many new bird owners may not know the symptoms of bird sickness, and birds are often good at hiding them.

Domestic turkeys and pigeons have also infected people. Examples of transmissible bird diseases associated with pigeons, geese, starling and house sparrows: Histoplasmosis is a respiratory disease that may be fatal. 04 of 10 All warm-blooded species, including humans, may become infected with the rabies virus and develop symptoms.

Pay close attention to your bird so that you can learn its normal vocalization patterns. It has been suggested that there are over 60 other diseases that birds and their droppings can carry. Stay in tune with the way your bird behaves, so you can pick up clues as to the way it feels. Tuberculosis is another familiar name in the world of diseases. The H5N1 virus found in a wild bird in Washington state in late 2014 is slightly different from the Asian-origin avian H5N1 virus that made humans sick. This disease is not serious in humans and will usually only appear as 7 day diarrhea. Only if a bird shows very severe appearance or behavioral clues to illness, or shows several distinct signs at once, is it likely sick. This disease can be hard to treat in both birds and humans and can be fatal for some.