Pied Currawong

[Maryanne Gates via Canberrabirds <>]

That is a very severe case of scaly mite, but is treatable. If you call ACT Wildlife, hopefully they can assist you.  If it isn't caught and treated it can eventually cut off blood supply and can cause toes and even feet to fall off.

Maryanne Gates

Bird Coordinator

Wildcare Queanbeyan Inc

0411 422 897

 

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On Thu, 28 Sept 2023 at 17:25, shorty via Canberrabirds <> wrote:

I just looked out my window and spotted a Pied Currawong on the perch of one of my baths. I thought what the hell is wrong with your feet 😲 Apart from the feet it looked healthy and flew off well. I have seen scaly mite before but this looks very different, anyone have an insight to what this is?

Shorty

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