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My budgie has a reddish lump under its wing. Is it a tumor or cyst?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male

One of my budgies has a reddish lump underneath one of it's wings. I am curious if it could be a tumor or a cyst. The previous owners did not take proper care of the 4 birds we inherited. (3 budgies and 1 canary)

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2020

Without actually seeing it my best guess would be a feather cyst. You would have to take him to a vet for an exam to get an exact diagnosis. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feather-cysts-in-birds )

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