Diseased Bird: Chipping Sparrow – growth/tumor/avian pox?
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Over the past few days I have observed a chipping sparrow frequenting my feeders with this growth/tumor on its face. I’m not sure if it is finch eye disease, avian pox or just a growth/tumor from birth and/or injury. The bird seems to be eating fine. The bird flies normal. It appears to interact with its own species, as well as other species, appropriately.
Categories: Growths
Tags: avian pox finch eye disease Growth
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I have a Chipping Sparrow with the same growth on its face. I guessed it was a tumor. Has anyone weighed in?