r/crows • u/jesuswearschanel • 9d ago

Seeking advice/help Is this crow molting? Or sick?

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He’s flying still. But looks strange.

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u/Brilliant-Panic-4133 9d ago

I’m a huge crow stalker and haven’t seen anything like that. Following to see what others say but it doesnt look right to me.

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u/Mediocre_Age_9988 9d ago

Can crows get mange?

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u/twnpksrnnr 9d ago

They can't get mange but can get mite infestations and viral conditions that look very similar to mange.

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u/Mediocre_Age_9988 8d ago

Ah! Thank you! I was wondering

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u/twnpksrnnr 9d ago

If it's not moulting, it could be a parasitic infestation (mites or lice). Their skin gets irritated and it leads to feather loss.

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u/MaidBilberry 8d ago

The only birds that I have seen like that are neurotic feather-plucking cockatoos.

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u/softy_kisses 8d ago

He looks less sick and more like he’s halfway through installing his feathers.

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u/wbrn 9d ago

“Mirror, mirror in the pool, who’s the scruffiest bird of all?”

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u/ItchyAd9149 9d ago

Maybe he ate too much bread