[birdergirl]

Looks like scientists have found the main cause of Avian Keratin Disorder:

More info here:

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/ ... 072516.php

Mel

[BirderBert]

I assume this young Towhee is a casualty? It's quite disturbing to witness!

TowheeJrDeformed1 by BirderBert, on Flickr

[birdergirl]

Not sure Bert, the virus in the article was focusing on elongated beaks this one looks broken off so might be unrelated. In any case I feel sorry for that poor bird.

Mel