Is angel wing syndrome overlooked in passerine birds?
Abstract
Angel wing syndrome is a rotational deformity of the carpometacarpus that results in a dorsolateral rotation of the primary wing feathers. As the syndrome affects flight ability the survival of affected birds should be low. Here we present two observations of passerine birds with deformed wings, and discuss whether they could be examples of angel wing syndrome and that the syndrome in general may be overlooked.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Avian ecology and behavior
Bird parasitology and diseases
Congenital limb and hand anomalies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ornis Svecica
- Volume
- 36
- Pages
- 8–12
- Publication date
- 10 March 2026
- Language
- EN