Looks like a medium case of scaly mites, and ectoparasites common in ground
foraging wild birds and poultry. It can be treated but should be done before
tendonitis sets in. Treatments range from pyrethrum based sprays to simply
immersion to drown the mite. Ciao
From: Ákos Lumnitzer
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 4:00 PM
To:
Subject: Currawong leg/foot problem
Hi birders,
If any knowledgeable bird experts could shed light on what could be wrong
with this specimen?s leg (see linked images) we would be grateful. We
received the bird into care earlier this week from one of the local vets and
it all appeared well. This seems to have developed over the past six days
and appears to be perhaps fungal or bacterial but there aren?t any vets now
that could have a look and we are not experts at all.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3262458950_5beef8a4de_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3262458954_a522ecc319_o.jpg
Thanks and regards
Ákos
WIRES Blue Mountains Branch
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