Dunnock with growth on beak

BrianD3

I have had a Dunnock hanging arond the bird feeders for a few months, I noticed that he always seemed to have what looked like a piece of fruit in his mouth. Today I took a closer look at him and looks like its some sort of growth/tumour on his beak. Anyone see something like this before? It doesn't seem to stop him eating anyway.

boneless

I have never seen anything like this before! I look forward to any replies.

BrianD3

Poor little fella. However he picked the right garden to hang out in, he feasts on steamed mealworms that I scatter on the ground. I think he also eats seeds that fall out of the feeders.

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Deformities have been recorded in a wide range of birds and often among finches. They can be caused by injury, genetic defect and disease and most noticeably affect the beak and legs of birds. I wouldn't worry too much about this one. Usually there is no pain involved and the birds nornally adapt well.

BrianD3

Took a few more pics of him yesterday, it really is a big growth for a small bird and quite ugly looking.