Can someone identify this bird? (San Diego) (1 Viewer)

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mirracle4

New member

• May 29, 2007

• #1

Well me and my family found this bird in our garage and since it seems real weak and can't fly good, we decided to keep it in our house in a cage. This bird does not want to get away and let's you touch it and everything. It's really small (maybe the size of a golfball). But I was wondering, what kind of bird is this? I thought it was either a sparrow or like a finch... But I don't know anything about birds. So, does anyone know? And should we keep it? Thank a lot! If you just copy and paste these URL's then you can see the pics:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/mirracle4/PICT0029.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/mirracle4/PICT0037.jpg

 

robinm

Registered User

• May 29, 2007

• #2

Hi mirracle4,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin. I am afraid I can't answer your question but I am sure someone will be along soon who can.

 

IanF

Moderator

• May 29, 2007

• #3

Welcome to Bird Forum :t:

I think it may be a young American Goldfinch - but someone more familiar with USA species may know otherwise.

It's a young bird and really it should be placed where you found it. The parents usually perch or hunt for food to fed the young and may bewondering where it's got to. Trying to raiseyoung birds yourself is rarely successful or advised as they need a varied diet.

 

jcwings

Well-known member

• May 29, 2007

• #4

As Ian has suggested, it looks like American Goldfinch.

 

ayasuda

Well-known member

• May 29, 2007

• #5

Hi miracle4, please contact a local wildlife rehabilitator for guidance. It is not legal to raise this bird on your own. Since this bird is either sick or hypothermic, it needs immediate attention. It is to quiet! Please don't wait and try to raise it yourself. There are people who are experienced and dedicated in making sure these birds get a second chance at returning back to the wild. Here are two rescue orgs. near you: Native American Wildfe 619-276-7129 or Project Wildlife at 619-225-9202. Good Luck!

 

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cavan wood

Well-known member

• May 29, 2007

• #6

As suggested above, this is a young goldfinch and you shouldn't try to keep it. Unless you really know what you're doing (and you have a licence) it will be dead by morning. If you don't take the re-habber route as suggested by ayasuda, go back to where you found it, put it in a nearby tree and hope for the best. It's a better chance than keeping it.

By the way welcome to bird forum. While you're here take a look around. Perhaps your interest in this little guy could spark a greater interest in birds in general.

Scott

 

jmorlan

Hmmm. That's funny

Opus Editor

• May 29, 2007

• #7

It's a baby American Goldfinch and you need a permit to have it. Otherwise you should take it to an approved rehab facility. A list with addresses and phone numbers is at:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wmd/rehab/forms/facilities.pdf