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Jody McBeath

Burleson, TX, United States

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A female House Finch with large growth on top of her head at my feeders the first day of Project Feeder Watch count.

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Growths

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House Finch With Disease

House Finch with growth on top of her head.

One reply on “House Finch with Disease”

Lisa Treece says:

I have seen the same issue with a house finch at my feeders as well. I also took a picture, which I’ll provide if needed. It appears that there were two tumors between the bill and the top of the head. The bird was still active when I saw it 2/4/17, in Montgomery, Alabama.
I know my feeders are clean, but I’m probably going to take them down, empty them and bleach them for a couple of days. I also noticed a cowbird that appeared to be sick, lethargic and have an eye problem. I have not had any sick birds visit my feeders before. I’m concerned.

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