There is a long list of natural and diverse enemies of ticks. Certain microbes, some mammals, several types of generalist arthropod predators, and even certain types of birds make up the majority of the list.
Oxpeckers are one type of bird known for eating ticks. There has been indications they also cause damage to the host of the tick they are eating. Guinea hens, chickens and other ground feeding birds are also known to feast on ticks. Mammals groom and birds preen ticks and various other parasites off both themselves and others. Several people believe that these tick eating birds will reduce the risk of ticks because of their habit. However, this idea might not be a clear reflection of reality. Birds May Spread, Not Halt Fever-Breaking
Oxpeckers are one type of bird known for eating ticks. There has been indications they also cause damage to the host of the tick they are eating. Guinea hens, chickens and other ground feeding birds are also known to feast on ticks. Mammals groom and birds preen ticks and various other parasites off both themselves and others. Several people believe that these tick eating birds will reduce the risk of ticks because of their habit. However, this idea might not be a clear reflection of reality. Birds May Spread, Not Halt Fever-Breaking