Birds with lesions (Avian Pox)

AVIAN POX

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

Lesser Goldfinch with avian pox lesion at base of beak/neck.

Lesser Goldfinch with avian pox lesion at base of beak/neck.