Avian trichomoniasis is an infectious disease caused by the flagellated protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae that poses a significant threat to diverse bird populations globally.

So far this winter, an estimated 200 to 3,000 pigeons have died from avian trichomonosis, a disease that mostly comes from the protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae during some winter seasons.

Trichomonas gallinae does not pose a human health risk. Generally, sick birds appear weak and have a “fluffed up” appearance. The parasite causes inflammation of the linings of the crop and mouth.

Trichomoniasis is caused by a single-celled parasite — Trichomonas gallinae. Infected birds may have a "fluffed up" appearance and look weak, the news release stated.

The disease, Trichomonosis (Trichomonas gallinae), is a parasitic infection that targets a bird's digestive system, particularly impacting finches, doves and pigeons, although any bird can ...

But Trichomonosis (Trichomonas gallinae) is a parasitic disease that impacts a bird's digestive system, particularly affecting finches, doves and pigeons. However, any bird can catch the infection.

National Wildlife Health Center reports of dead or sickly doves suffering from Trichomoniasis in parts of Texas has prompted a recent news release from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ...

In birds, it is caused by the parasite Trichomonas gallinae. In birds, it infects the tissues in their mouth, throat, esophagus and makes it difficult for them to eat or to breathe.