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Exclamation Re: Please Help, Baby Bird

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Originally Posted by sciencegirl94 View Post
Those of you who know something about birds please help me.
I was biking and I found this baby bird, dropped on the ground. I cried... I couldn't stand seeing it down on the road, so I took it.
It's not that small, it's about 2 inches. It has feathers and everything. I gave him water. He cannot really fly long distance, only a couple of inches.
I don't know what to do, please help me!!
What should I feed him?
Please help!

Thanks so much
what it eats depends on what kind of bird it is. in all likelihood, the baby is fledging (learning to fly), and its parents & nest are likely near where you found it. i recommend returning it.


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