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Why does my bird have bumps near its eyes and a swollen, red bottom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

Western Kingbird, male, 1-1/2 years old. Nodule between eye and beak on both sides. Seems to be semi-hard. Showed up in last two days. Butt seems to be slightly swollen, red and occasionally chirps when he poops. What is it and is there anything I can administer to help?

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Answered By Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM

Veterinarian, Board-certified avian specialist

Published on January 27th, 2018

Hi and thank you for your question, The pics are not the clearest, but it is probably the infraorbital sinus on either side. The nodules are most likely due to sinusitis. This will need veterinary treatment (likely antibiotics). Regards

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