I recently had to remove all my feeders after observing a Pine Siskin with what may have been trichomoniasis - feeding strictly on the ground, very swollen appearance, difficulty swallowing, remaining put when other birds dispersed. This caused me to wonder if these diseases - conjunctivitis, trichomoniasis and salmonellosis - are confined to the Fringillidae family. I never read about instances in any other feeder birds, such as titmice, chickadees, and nuthatches. Any thoughts or information appreciated, Mona Bearor Stuart's Draft Hwy, Staunton, VA
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