Diseased Bird: Possibly sick goldfinch
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In December we saw this puffy and lethargic goldfinch with messy feathers. Visible breathing. We limited our feeding for a week or two and didn’t see it again. Later we saw a common redpoll similarly puffy, disheveled and hanging at the feeder longer than the others. Again we limited our feeding and did not see any more sick looking birds.
Categories: Sick behavior
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They could have Salmonellosis. It is a disease spread through droppings and saliva and is sadly usually fatal.