I found this baby bird outside my house, think I have an idea on what to do. What type is it?

Question

It is pretty small with a round stomach. It is almost completely brown with speckles except for one spot near it's tail feathers. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

DON'T put it back in the nest, the parents will abandon it. Give it to a local wild animal rehabilitation centre, or ask them how you can raise the bird. If you do decide to raise it will you: want to be remote so that it will be wild and able to be set free, or be very loving so that it imprints and cannot survive in the wild and becomes a pet?

Answer 2

Ugh, I hate when people go off on how Not to put birds back in the nest. They WON'T ABANDON IT!!! But the way you speak of it, it sounds like it has most of it's feathers. The little guy was probably trying to fledge, which means he was ready to leave the nest. Well, at least he thought he was ready...if he seems like he IS a baby and there doesn't seem to be anything physically wrong except that he's not the best flyer, try and find the nest he came out of. If you can safely get him back up there, great! If you can't find it, and don't feel comfortable setting him in a tree or in a bush, then you should try and find a local rehab facility. If you don't know how to find one, contact a vet nearby or the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

But if the bird has all it's feathers and it seems like it has something wrong with it, still take it to a rehab facility, and they can get him back up on his feet as best they can!

As for what it is, it's hard to tell without actually Seeing it. It's probably a wren, or maybe a little finch. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Parents abandoning it if you return it to the nest is a MYTH!!! They will not sense you, don't spit on it...those are old wives tales. If no other birds are noticed around, take it to a vet, they will then most likely send it on to a rehab facility, where it will be housed with others and released when ready.

I have placed many birds back in nests over the years and have yet to see one become abandoned. The parents want it back as much as you would want your child back, so you can try placing it under the nearest bush or placing it on a branch in the nearest tree. The parents will probably be calling and trying to locate it, it may be a bit traumatized by the fall, or separation, or too scared to call back.


If it has most of its feathers put it in a tree or bush, if not take it to the vet.

GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

If the "baby" has tail feathers, just leave it alone. It probably is trying to "fledge" and its parents will probably be nearby to help it. Most "babies" are not abandoned like we might think, so shoo away any cats you might see and let it be!

From Cornell University:

"If the bird is uninjured you should ask yourself "Is it really an orphan?" Nearly always, the answer will be no—most baby birds that people find are actually recent fledglings that cannot fly well. The first thing to do is determine whether it is a nestling or a fledgling."

Find more information at this link:

Answer 5

There are many different types of birds out there, my suggestion would be to simply research it on the Internet. Without a pic. I personally can't help you very much.

Answer 6

Could be a type of finch.

Answer 7

it is a house wren. they live somewhere on your house. as on the porch or even in a garage or barn

Answer 8

not sure. but I have been told that birds carry lice so becareful how you handle it.

Answer 9

Take it to a vet.Merry x-mas!

Answer 10

Take it to the vet. They will be able to tell you what it is.