NEVPC 2021

Signalment:Three pine siskins (Spinus pinus) of unknown age (3/3), one female and two unknown sex

History:In March 2021, three pine siskins were submitted for necropsy via the LSU wildlife hospital within a one week period (3/9-3/15) with lethargy, inability to fly, diarrhea, and respiratory distress.

Gross Lesions:The esophagus had one or multiple tan to yellow caseous nodules/plaques on the mucosa (3/3). The spleen had multiple tan, firm nodules measuring 1 mm in diameter (2/3).