What is this type of bird? (1 Viewer)

The mother kicked this bird and 2 more siblings out of the nest. We were able to save this little one. Sumo happily ate eggs and dog food, slept and did business and ate some more. His first week with us has been sweet and healthy so far. We are concerned about what to feed when he grows up.

Do you know what type of bird he is?

This is a Wren and it's not that the parents kicked them out, it's that they were too big for the nest so they then go to the ground and the parents feed them on the ground. Please, if you can put it back outside in close proximity to the nest that would be the best thing. Unless you are a licensed rehabber, it is actually not legal to keep this bird in your home.

If you fear for it outside seeing as you've had it for a week, then it would be a good idea to contact a local rehabilitator in your area who can get it ready to be in the wild.

BTW, Welcome to BirdForum.

When was the photo taken, today? If so, the little fellow must have been really tiny when you found him a week ago and wouldnt have left the nest "naturally" but would have been tossed out prematurely for some reason. Once it's able to fly, I think you should try to return it to wild to give it a chance at a normal life. Wrens are active little creatures and it would be a shame for your bird to be cooped up in a cage for the rest of its life.