Beak deformities in wild birds are unusual, with fewer than one in 200 adult birds thought to be affected. As long as the bird can feed and preen once a bill is deformed enough that the tip isn't constantly worn away, it can grow to amazing lengths.
Juvenile Blue Tit with the a bill deformity. Ipsley Alders Nature Reserve, Mike Barstow
Whilst ringing at Ipsley Alders Nature Reserve, Redditch
Friday, November 29, 2013
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