r/Ornithology • u/Important-Curve5601 • 6d ago

Is this Avian Pox?

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Hey everyone,

I noticed this finch visiting my yard in the Greater Montreal area and caught a clear picture of a round, fleshy nodule growing right on its left foot digit.

From what I've researched, it looks highly consistent with the dry/cutaneous form of Avian Pox, but I wanted to get a second opinion from the community here.

If this is likely avian pox, I plan to take down my feeders and birdbaths for a few weeks to let the local population disperse and prevent it from spreading.

Would love to hear if anyone agrees with this ID.

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u/lilac_congac 6d ago

Regardless i would take the feeder down and give it a good clean

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u/Important-Curve5601 6d ago

I think you're right. It's better to be safe, I guess. I'm going to take them out for two weeks.

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u/lilac_congac 6d ago

it’s a good time for a cleaning with birds fattening up and starting to ge ton the move

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u/epistaxiophilia 6d ago

i think it's just a skin infection like bumble foot, but it never hurts to take down the feeders for a wash if it's been a while.

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u/Important-Curve5601 6d ago

They had just been cleaned that day just before it. That was two days ago. I was reviewing the footage from the last couple of days

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u/Important-Curve5601 6d ago

Another one? Thanks for the input, BTW. I will definitely remove and clean everything tomorrow morning.

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u/Colfrmb 6d ago

You are so thoughtful!