diff --git a/scikits/image/io/tests/test_plugin.py b/scikits/image/io/tests/test_plugin.py
index 305acf5e..4ad4f41e 100644
--- a/scikits/image/io/tests/test_plugin.py
+++ b/scikits/image/io/tests/test_plugin.py
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ try:
     io.use_plugin('freeimage')
     FI_available = True
     priority_plugin = 'freeimage'
-except ImportError:
+except OSError:
     FI_available = False