Bird lovers, beware: a nasty, deadly disease known as avian pox has been spotted in south Denver. On Monday, August 11, a Reddit user in Fort Logan posted a picture of an infected bird with red warts around its beak that appears to be avian pox. The disease’s symptoms appears on a bird’s unfeathered areas, such as its beaks, eyes and feet, in the form of warts, lesions and inflammation, according to Colorado Parks & Wildlife. The disease is painful for birds as it can blind them and make it hard to eat and breathe. According to the Cornell Wildlife Health Lab, avian pox is found throughout the world, but outbreaks of the disease are rare. Humans can’t get infected with avian pox, but it can be fatal to wild and domesticated birds, including pets and livestock, according to CPW. ✍️ Read the full story by Bennito L. Kelty at westword.com or at the link in our bio #denver #denvercolorado #denvernews #denverhealth #westword