Birds can also cause specific human diseases such as: - West Nile Virus – mosquitoes that bite an infected bird will then infect humans when bitten
- Histoplasmosis – if spores from bird droppings are inhaled, this incurable disease, characterized by flu-like symptoms, can cause severe illness in the young, old and people with impaired immune systems
- Mother birds and large flocks (particularly geese), can become quite aggressive and will chase or peck people who get too close
- Nest in roof vent -health and safety hazard
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