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Any ideas as what is ....
D. Taylor

Any ideas as what is .... (Mimus polyglottos)

just below the eye of this Mocker. There was a pair in the pear tree and this one has something just below the right eye. Don't know if it is a tick or some growth. Anyone have an idea? Thanks in advance.
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Habitat
yard
Location
Wayne County, NC
Date taken
11/28/08
Scientific name
Mimus polyglottos
Equipment used
Nikon D 80, Nikon 70-300 VR/ Flash/Better beamer
madamcoolpix
I thought it was a Mockingbird in tears but I'm afraid it is not something as "romantic" as that! :-C

Sorry, I can't help, Donny, but makes an interesting subject and perspective for a Mockingbird head!!! :t: :t: :t:
 
KC Foggin
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A tick of sorts Donny? That's usually where I find most ticks on the birds for some reason. Right below the eye region.
 
Rose Fletcher
If it was in this country, I'd say tick. It looks like the back end of a tick, almost fully engorged. Hopefully it will soon drop off and the bird will recover.
 
gkrpepper
Yes, I think its a tick too, Donny, matter of fact, I took a pic of a Kinglet with one below the eye
 

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