Your bird feeder could be hiding infection and disease — here's how to tell, and what to do about it

During the eating process, many birds will scatter seed or hulls onto the ground underneath the feeder, which could be contaminated if the bird has a disease. Birds will also defecate in this same ...
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Pigeon Circovirus Infections And Young Pigeon Disease Syndrome

Pigeon circovirus (PiCV) is a globally prevalent viral pathogen that primarily affects domestic and racing pigeons. It is characterised by its small, circular, single‐stranded DNA genome and its ...
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Still feeding pigeons? Pulmonologist reveals how pigeon droppings may harm your lungs

In India, many people feed pigeons, especially in cities where these birds gather in parks and public areas. While some see this as a harmless activity, health experts warn about the serious risks of ...
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Pigeons are nuisance, messy disease carriers

The birds are becoming a problem in downtown Cape Girardeau. They like to roost in flocks and leave their droppings on whatever they want; pigeons are a basically a nuisance, experts say. The cooing ...