Watch for:
- Lesions/growths/warts around unfeathered areas, such as beak, legs.
- Do not confuse with House Finch Eye Disease (Conjunctivitis).
Facts:
- Not fatal unless lesions prevent bird from feeding.
Preventative action:
- Clean feeders.
- Rake area below feeders.
- Spread out feeders.
Further reading:
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/avianpox.html
http://www.audubon.org/news/3-ways-keep-your-feeder-disease-free-birds
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| Lesser Goldfinch with avian pox lesion at base of beak/neck. |
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| Lesser Goldfinch with avian pox lesion at base of beak/neck. |
