it has a black body, black and white spotted wings, black and white speckled head with shiny green around its neck, and red legs, my dad found this at his work and we arent quite sure what to do with it... any suggestions? it has a tag so it might be exotic or something...
2006-09-04 09:53:20 · 11 answers · asked by Nate R 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
it has a black body, black and white spotted wings, black and white speckled head with shiny green around its neck, and red legs, my dad found this at his work and we arent quite sure what to do with it... any suggestions? it has a tag so it might be exotic or something... and its about the size of a pidgeon
2006-09-04 09:58:50 · update #1
sorry for double post... we live in oregon and the bird is about the size of a pidgeon... maybe a smidge bigger
2006-09-04 09:59:42 · update #2
You didn't say where in the state you live, so I can't say if Free Flight Wildlife rehab out of Bandon, Oregon would be close enough to help or not ((541) 347-3882 or http://www.freeflightwildlife.org/). But, I did find a good website that talks about banding birds that should allow you to find out about the band and who put it on.
http://members.aol.com/pacificASC/artpg932.htm
I also found a site that walks you thorugh identifying the bird you found - step by step. http://www.whatbird.com/
Next, you will need to feed the bird. If the bird has a hooked beak, you will need to feed it nuts, dried fruits as well as seeds. Parrot mix would be good. If your bird has a beak that is almost like a > then you have a seed eater that likes smaller seeds (but you bird sounds larger).
Hopefully the band on the bird will allow you to return the bird to their owner. Birds of this size generally live for 25-40 years so they are no doubt someone's beloved pet.
Good luck-
2006-09-04 15:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by An Oregon Nut 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely sounds like some sort of starling, the wild ones found here in the U.S. are European Starlings. It could very well be an exotic starling that someone had as a pet that escaped. Do a search for starlings and try and identify it.
2006-09-04 19:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds almost like a Starling, but that wouldn't be exotic at all. Is there anything on the tag? It may be part of a study group.
2006-09-04 16:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is larger then a pigeon I am not sure what it is.
If it has a hook bill keep it.
Or put up a notice at the pet shops and vets office. Let them tell you what it looks like and what the band says on it. You might even let them tell you if it even has a band. By asking is there anything else you can tell me to prove it is your bird.
2006-09-04 19:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after the discription you gave it sounds like a homing pigeon or "racing pigeon"---at this time of year the skies are filled with racing pigeons, as owners train thier birds and sometimes racing ---some birds tend to go offcourse on thier way home-thus causing them to get lost, by the time they realize it they are way off course that they are not familiar with. they stay where they are, rest, drink,and find something to nibble then when they get thier strength back they take off again-trying to get home if not attacked by predators-e.g hawks, cats,dogs, humans,etc,etc.--if the "tag"--band has some letters and numbers on it and its made of plastic or aluminum it could be a pigeon---and mind you the bird comes in different colors----the one you are speaking off is called a "splash" like a splash of colors----hope this helps----source? racing pigeon owner and breeder.
2006-09-05 05:20:32 · answer #5 · answered by rocco j b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Pinellas County, we have a Seabird Sanctuary. Go Bucs!
2006-09-04 17:53:24 · answer #6 · answered by Julie S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
eastern starling. so many by my house. not very exotic unless you live in the west
2006-09-04 16:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the wildlife in your area and they will come get it. or animal shelter
2006-09-04 16:56:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL ANIMAL CONTROL THEY'LL TELL YOU WERE TO TAKE IT IF IT'S STILL A BABY. GOOD LUCK.
2006-09-04 17:00:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bring it to a vet or SPCA
2006-09-04 16:57:18 · answer #10 · answered by ASK123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋