Diseased Bird: House sparrow with a growth

6 comments on “Diseased Bird: House sparrow with a growth”

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   Mathias & Sharon Mutzl on January 12th, 2014 - 8:26pm

   Wanted to give an update. I have seen this bird on several occasions most recently Jan 11, 2014. Looks like the growth has not gotten any larger. Bird is still able to function properly.

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   Chirag on April 3rd, 2021 - 10:55pm

   There is a similar sparrow with such a growth that feeds on our deck in New Zealand. I wonder what it is.

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     Holly Faulkner, Project Assistant on April 5th, 2021 - 8:51am

     Hi Chirag, House Sparrows live across much of the world. including New Zealand. You can view a map of reported sightings here.

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   Kimberly on September 23rd, 2021 - 7:37am

   I have a House Sparrow like that now in our back yard! I think he is just coming out if the fledgling phase(?) because he seems to move and fly like one.

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     Holly Grant, Project Assistant on September 23rd, 2021 - 7:55am

     Hi Kimberly, Whenever you see a sick bird, it’s best to take your feeders down for a few days and clean them. Cleaning them regularly (every 1-2 weeks) is the best way to prevent disease, even when you see no sick birds. You can learn more about bird diseases and how best to clean your feeders here.

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   G Quinn on July 13th, 2022 - 7:52am

   I have a bird in my back yard with a grow like that but on the head. I have been trying to take a pic but it is hard now as I stopped feeding them for now. Good to know that there others out there.

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