Female House Finch

[EdNguyen]

This finch has some kind of inflammation on its head. Is this an infection? I don't think it's a courtship display. What do you think?

Canon 7D + 800mm f/5.6L IS lens, ISO 400, EV -0.67, 1/2000s, f/5.6

Thanks in advance,
Ed
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[Phil Battley]

I've asked a specialist bird vet to take a look. Something is seriously wrong!

Phil

[James Prudente]

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/hofi/abtdisease.html

Here is a link to learn about Mycoplasmal conjunctivitis in House Finches.

Jim

[scott benson]

shame looks nice and healthy otherwise.

[EdNguyen]

Thanks guys for your help. I think it's Avian Pox since the eye is not affected.

[Phil Battley]

This from the bird vet:

Poxvirus is most likely, less likely but still possible is a tumour, or a bacterial or fungal infection but its most likely pox.

[EdNguyen]

This from the bird vet:

Poxvirus is most likely, less likely but still possible is a tumour, or a bacterial or fungal infection but its most likely pox.

Thanks so much, Phil.