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Hi
Here in NSW central coast,we sometimes get
warty growths on magpies, mainly juvenile birds which is usually caused by
mosquitoes. or other biting insects called pox virus. No treatment can be
given and if the bird is not too badly affected will recover in about 6
wks. Sometimes the eyes and the skin around the beak get affected which
may send the bird blind or push the beak out of position, preventing the bird
from eating. If they get the lumps around the legs and feet they will
often come good. Some vets here will give antibotic to counter any
secondary infection. other birds which can sometimes become infected are
black-faced cuckoo shrikes and pee wees.
Hope this helps.
parma
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