Help Baby Birds

  • I've Found a Baby Bird!

    Use this quick step-by-step guide to find out if the bird you've found needs help, and if so where to find assistance.

  • What Should I Do...?

    Useful information on how to resolve some common situations involving altricial baby birds.

  • How Can I Help?

    There are many ways that you can make a critical difference for baby birds. Please take action today!

  • In My Neighbourhood

    A guide to the wonderful and varied baby birds you can find right in your own back yard!

  • About T.W.C.

    Since 1993, Toronto Wildlife Centre has helped many thousands of wild animals in need. Find out more about the work we do.

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What Should I Do...?

Before following any of the instructions below, it is important to determine whether you have found a Nestling or a Fledgling:

Nestlings

  • Are not usually fully feathered - they may be completely naked, or only have feathers on some parts of their bodies.
  • Can often move around but are not able to stand up and hop around independently without dragging their body or using their wings to push themselves.

Fledglings

  • Are fully covered in short feathers (they may still have naked spots under their wings).
  • Have short stubby tails.
  • Can hop around independently without dragging their bodies or using their wings to push themselves.

What should I do...

... if I find birds in an abandoned nest?

... if I find a baby bird fallen from the nest?

... if an entire nest of birds has fallen?

... if my dog or cat brings home a baby bird?

... if I find a baby bird on the ground that can't fly?