Bacterial such as Salmonellosis
Viral such as Meningitis
Fungal such as Cryptococcosis
Protozoal such as Toxoplasmosis
| Disease | Description |
| Ornithosis | Commonly transmitted by birds such as pigeons A flu-type disease, it should be noted that fatalities can occur just as with other influenza viruses. |
| Psittacosis | A more serious, influenza-like strain being closer to atypical pneumonia. Also associated with birds from the Parrot family. |
| Cryptococcosis | This is a very serious illness. It begins as a lung infection but can progress to the meninges of the brain causing Meningitis. |
| Campylobacter | This is brought about by the contamination of food sources usually by corvids such as magpies that have been infected by carrion. This can result in extreme forms of gastroenteritis. |
| Salmonellosis | This is present fn upwards of 90% of feral pigeons and slightly lesser percentages in the starling. |
| Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis | This is more commonly known as “pigeon fancier’s lung”. It is a serious allergic states that can only be remedied by the removal of birds and associated matter. |
| Erysipelas | This is a serious wound infection, which may be brought about by the transmission of streptococcus pyrogenes that may enter minor wounds from the debris of birds’ environment. |
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | This is contracted orally by ingesting food or water contaminated with a pathogenic strain shed by an infected person or animal. |
| Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis usually affects the brain but can also infect and cause disease in other organs, including the eyes and lungs. Bird droppings are a major source of infection |
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