Find out if you should help, or leave alone, a small bird fluttering on the ground.
A fledgling band-tailed pigeon was treated for a wing injury at our Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center. The Pasadena Humane Wildlife Program rehabilitates injured, ill and orphaned wild animals with the goal of releasing them back to the wild. We also offer wildlife education and a free helpline to support community members who need assistance with wild animals. Learn more at pasadenahumane.org/wildlife.
Hatchlings and nestlings are a different story. Think of hatchlings as newborns and nestlings as children. These little birdies are too young to be out of the nest. Fledglings have many features that help you distinguish them from full-grown adults. A fledgling’s wing and tail feathers are shorter. Also, fledglings may have a different eye color. For example, crow and raven fledglings have blue eyes.
If you are not sure if the bird is a fledgling or whether or not it is healthy, take a clear photo and contact our Wildlife Helpline at 626-344-1129 for assistance. Likewise, if a fledgling is in harm’s way — say a cat is nearby, or they’ve landed in a busy intersection — it’s time to intervene. We are happy to assist with rehabilitating birds that are truly sick, injured, or orphaned. You should not try to care for these feathered friends on your own.
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