Pinocchio by CavalierLady
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Description
This male Grackle seems to have a bit of a problem. His overgrown beak did not seem to affect his ability to feed.
Researchers that study deformities in birds suggest that injury, disease, environmental factors such as chemicals, dietary deficiencies, or genetic tendencies could be the cause. Seen May '14.
Detail better in Zoom. Thanks very much for your views and comments.

Comments (19)
How unusual and a splendid shot Maria.
Splendid capture with much detail...
poor craw..... Great and interesting shoot !
The avian equivalent of a cleft palate I suppose? Poor thing, but as you so not really impaired and he looks healthy too. Great shot Tex
Superb capture Maria. God bless.
Poor chap! I hope he eats ok.
and hew grow up with, what a brave! you see all and great photo btw! 5+
Wonderful capture !!
Magnificent composition, focus, lighting contrast, and overall detail in this capture of the mutant Grackle, Maria.
maybe it is able to spear it's prey. superb capture
Great capture and excellent title !!!
cool
WOW That looks odd somehow. But it is a brilliant shot as usual. :)
I'm surprised he managed to eat ok, I would think it would interfere. Lucky fellow. Wonderful capture!
Awesome capture of this strange looking fellow!
Poor bird, but the main thing is that he can eat. Excellent shot, outstanding details!
Stunning shot!
Excellent shot.
A wonderful zoom Maria and a lucky Grackle that the mismatched bill allows it to catch food and eat.