Chatham Mockingbird with Avian Pox Lesions (IMAGE)

California Academy of Sciences

Chatham Mockingbird with Avian Pox Lesions

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This chatham mockingbird (Mimus melanotus) from the California Academy of Sciences' ornithology collection was collected in May 1899 from San Cristobal Island. The lesion on the center left toe was sampled, and tested positive for the avian pox virus.

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doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0015989.g003

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