Apr 1, 2009 · If you have found one or more dead birds (especially if they are in the crow family), or observed birds that have symptoms consistent with WNV, it may be a good idea to contact …

Aug 30, 2019 · Crows, and other members of the Corvid family, have been implicated in helping to spread the mosquito-borne West Nile virus (WNV) throughout the U.S. However, it is more …

The following are indications that a bird may be sick or injured: The bird is quiet, dull, the eyes may be closed, and it has fluffed feathers (the bird looks “puffed up”). It may have an obvious …

Aug 16, 2014 · Avian pox is a common disease affecting birds across many different orders including songbirds, raptors and game birds. It’s caused by the avipoxvirus of which there are …

May 15, 2024 · West Nile virus has been detected in variety of bird species. Some infected birds, especially crows and jays, are known to get sick and die from the infection. Reporting and …

Sick birds may appear thin or fat and fluffed up and may have swollen eyelids. They are often lethargic and easy to approach. Some infected birds may show no outward symptoms but are …

If you find a sick or injured bird, contact a wildlife rehabilitator or local veterinarian to see if they are able to care for it. Make sure you call first ...

Jun 19, 2022 · Yesterday afternoon my neighbor heard unusually loud crow squawking outside and found a sick/injured crow (she thinks it may be a juvenile) on her driveway. This morning it …

Mar 24, 2025 · A sick crow may exhibit a range of symptoms that prevent it from flying. These can include: Dull appearance: A sick bird often looks listless and its feathers may be puffed up. …

West Nile Virus (WNV) is an arbovirus (a mosquito-borne virus) of the genus Flavivirus. It infects over 250 species of birds, but corvids (crows, blue jays, and ravens) are the most susceptible …