Capillariasis in a Lady Amherst's Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae)

A case of Capillariasis was diagnosed in an adult Lady Amherst's Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) with clinical signs of depressed appetite, loss of weight, weakness, anorexia and lethargy. Necropsy revealed severe emaciation and congested liver. The mucosa of the crop and esophagus was severely thickened due to fibrinonecrotic white plaques mixed with numerous nematodes. Histopathology of the crop and esophagus revealed multifocal areas of necrosis of the mucosa, severe inflammation and squamous cell hyperplasia. Cut sections of numerous Capillaria sp. nematode and eggs were found within the mucosa.