Environmental Deformity?

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This male Housefinch visited my feeders yesterday. While I have seen deformities before, I have never seen anything like this. Possible tumor or facial cyst I assume. Man caused? Hard to know.

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Sure hated to see this little guy with such a deformity, David. I would think it would make it difficult for him to see out of his left eye, and make flying and landing a bit difficult. I have never seen anything like that before.

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David, this is a very striking look at this deformity. Last year we had a Mule Deer buck with multiple large growths on his head and neck. Research suggested that those were from a viral infection and were not life threatening. In fact it looked like he was the dominant buck locally.

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Interesting, David. I’ve never seen this either. Excellent shot.

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An interesting shot. Somehow he seems otherwise healthy. Hope so.