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Whatzit?

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Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 16, 2012 at 2:04 AM
Whatzit?
Is this just a kind-of sick bird (head tumor and deformed bill) or is it some type of crossbill, which we do have around here?

Eating well, not being picked on.

(See larger image for another view)
Posted by Nick Baldwin on December 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM
I have forgotten the name but it has a condition of the bill and nares....I believe it is a fungus. will have to look it up.
as to what.........have no idea.
http://www.avianweb.com/beakdeformities.html
maybe this will help.
have a great week.