What disease does this Towhee have and is it contagious? Many thanks for your help. (1 Viewer)

[dontknwmucboutanythng]

Hello,

In the attached image, this Towhee can barely stand though it can fly. What disease does it have and is it contagious?

Thank you for your help.

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi again.

Perhaps it has injured it's legs getting stuck in something. Any chance that you can take it to a wildlife rehabber in your area?

 

[dontknwmucboutanythng]

Hello, I am more concern about the rough looking and discolored feather around the head. I think I might have seen the same sort of thing on a junco a few weeks back.

Thanks.

 

[qwerty5]

Hello, I am more concern about the rough looking and discolored feather around the head. I think I might have seen the same sort of thing on a junco a few weeks back.

I'm late, but the weird feathering around the head is caused by molt, and is nothing unusual.