Unusual Bird: Pygmy Nuthatch with deformed beak

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  1. We have one in Tijeras, NM. It has a long but functional bill.
    It has come to our feeder all winter and looks healthy.
    Bill is a bit more than twice normal.
    Slight curve keeps the end open.

    How can I send a photo?

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    • Holly Faulkner, Project Assistant on

      Hi Marty. If you’re a participant in FeederWatch, go to your data homepage and scroll to the bottom – you’ll see a spot to upload a photo of an “Unusual Bird.” If you’re not a FeederWatch participant, we are happy to take submissions from guests to our photo gallery. You’ll see an “Upload” button along the top of the gallery.

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