Wagtail Cape (Motacilla capensis) injured, Cape West, South Africa
Full SizeScaly foot, or knemidocoptiasis is a bird ailment that is common among caged birds and also affects many other bird species. It is caused by mites in the genus Knemidokoptes which burrow into the bird’s flesh. The tunnels made by the mites within the skin cause dermatitis and scaly lesions. (source Scaly Foot – Wikipedia)
- Species:Cape Wagtail (Motacilla capensis)
- Bird Type:Adult with knemidocoptiasis
- FamilyWagtails, Pipits (Motacillidae)
- Date Taken20240227
- Location:Velddrift
- Area:Cape West Coast
- Country:South Africa
- Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA36403af Wagtail Cape (injured) 3 Velddrift Cape West RSA Feb24 PH850_3234