Baby Costa Rican Bird found...

[stosh2010]

Today I found a baby bird on the ground and didn't see any nests in the immediate area. Some were across the road and quite high. It was in a busy traffic area so I decided to try at home to save this little one. I don't know what kind of bird it is. Sorry. It can open its eyes but keeps them shut most of the time. Its right wing stays outstretched when it opens its wings and tries to close them.
I called a local friend, because I thought this baby needed to be hydrated,as it was outside in the heat for I don't know HOW LONG, but was informed that baby birds should NOT be given water. I was told to soak some dry dog food into a mash and offer that , if the baby would open its beak. I tried but we couldn't get it to open its beak.
We have it in a box, with a towel under it and a heat pad on low, on half the box.
How do I make sure this little guy doesn't dehydrate ??

[Gina]

I wish I knew what to do but hopefully someone with experience will see this and help. I do know with birds that wrapping them, not tight, in a hand towel or t-shirt and keeping in a dark place is best. I can see that his crop (where food is stored) looks full. This could be a good thing. For now wait to feed/water until someone with more experience comes on. I know a rehabber who saved one of our turkeys soaked purina puppy chow to feed it so it would not hurt to go ahead and get some ready.

[CritterMom]

Stosh, to make him gape (that open beaked baby thing): Reach around from behind his head, thumb on one side of the beak and middle finger on the other side so both are on the hinge of the beak. Very carefully pinch applying pressure from the outside in on the beak hinge and the beak will pop open like a Chinese puzzle. You can pop very small, well soaked pieces of food in that way.

That is a big baby. I wish we knew what it was - some are insectivores and need a protein diet, some are seed eaters...

[TinyPaws]

From one of the pictures, the birds crop looks to be full..Maybe mama fed him recently..I know when baby birds leave the nest, but still can't really fly, the parents will continue to feed him..

As to getting the beak open..you will need to gently pry them open and then feed..He will be resistant because what you are feeding him is foreign to him, but don't give up...I think baby cereal with some puree fruits is good..and mashed up bugs....good luck..

[Pierre]

Aren't all baby birds, even adult seed-eaters, carnivores as babies until they fledge?

I've given baby birds cooked egg, mixed with a little water, in small pieces if I can't get them to the wildlife center for a few hours. They need to eat like every 30 mins. And you often have to gently push it towards the back of their mouth towards their throat to get them to swallow it.

[psychotic feather]

You should send a pm to psychobird she will know

[UDoWhat]

Hi Stosh, What do you have? Ok I only do birds until I can move them out sooooo I will tell you what I know :
1. This bird is a nestling not a fledgling, although I think an older nestling.

2. Young nestlings must be fed every 30 to 45 mins. Older nesters every hour dawn to dusk.(See why I don't do birds!)

3. These babies need to be kept at a temp. of 85 to 90 degrees. If they chill that is the kiss of death.
Build a toliet paper nest and nestle him down in the t. paper and put on a heating pad. He really needs a heat lamp but try to keep him warm as possible.

4. Soaked cat food is best (I think). Use dog food if you have it I am looking for the latest baby bird diet from the NWRA. In the mean time , Soak any kibble in warm water until mushy
1 cup kibble
1 1/3 cup warm water
Do not drain. Mash it up and feed. I make it so it will go through a 1 cc syringe. You can put it in the blender to make it smooth.
Tap the side of the nest . The baby will usually open it's mouth if not gently pry open and put the syringe in his mouth toward the back, if possible.
Try not to get any food or liquid in his nares. Clean him off right away if food gets on his face. If you don't have a 1cc syringe, use a q-tip with cotton off or a straw.

Hope this helps I'll try to get more info. I'm sure there are others better at this then me but I can help some. Good luck.

[stosh2010]

UDoWhat wrote:

1. This bird is a nestling not a fledgling, although I think an older nestling.

2. Young nestlings must be fed every 30 to 45 mins. Older nesters every hour dawn to dusk

Hopefully this guy is asleep and resting comfortably... We will do the Dawn to Dusk feedings starting tomorrow early...
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Thanks everyone...for all the suggestions and advice...I'd LOVE to save this guy...

[pappy1264]

Jodi should be popping in soon, I was on the phone talking to her about your post. I agree, in the pic on the counter, crop looks full to me, so it may not want to eat as it is full. I'm sure Jodi will give you advice on what you need to do. (She even mentioned something about a rehab place where you are you found out about at the conference this past week.)

[Chickenlegs]

Check out "Starling Talk". They're pretty good bird folks. I have a friend who does birds--hummers to pileated woodpeckers. She's in Texas. She's GOOD. Let me know if you want her e-mail address. There's a Starling diet that provides ample protein and calcium for most birds. Doves are different but he's not a dove. There's a bunch of swell bird folks right here on TSB so you're in good hands. Good luck. It'll be interesting to see what he looks like all growed up. He's got some nice talons on those little feetsies.

[UDoWhat]

Here's the NWRA diet. Do the best you can with the ingredients. You don't need to worry about seed eater, insect eater, whatever, just yet. This is an all purpose diet for now. Can be fed until the baby becomes a fledgling and begins to self feed. By then we will know what he is suppose to eat.

Dry cat and kitten food 1cup (136g)
Warm water 1 1/3 cups (315ml)
Dried egg white 3 Tbs (18g)
LaFeber Avi-Era Bird Vitamins 1/8 tsp (0.5g)
Active culture plain yogurt 1/2 tsp (5g)

Pre- soak kibble in water (to avoid losing watersoluble nutrients, do not drain any excess water) Blend all ingredients in blender.
Caloric Distribution: 58% protein, 23% fat, 10% carbs.

Hope it helps. Really, do the best you can with the ingredients. He is old enough he will be self feeding in a week or so.

Marty

[stosh2010]

Dry cat and kitten food 1cup (136g)
Warm water 1 1/3 cups (315ml)
Dried egg white 3 Tbs (18g)
LaFeber Avi-Era Bird Vitamins 1/8 tsp (0.5g)
Active culture plain yogurt 1/2 tsp (5g)

Hope it helps. Really, do the best you can with the ingredients. He is old enough he will be self feeding in a week or so.

Marty
I check at the Small Local vets office in Coco tomorrow for the vitamins and dried eggwhite.

[stosh2010]

Check out "Starling Talk". They're pretty good bird folks. I have a friend who does birds--hummers to pileated woodpeckers. She's in Texas. She's GOOD. Let me know if you want her e-mail address. There's a Starling diet that provides ample protein and calcium for most birds.There's a bunch of swell bird folks right here on TSB so you're in good hands. Good luck. It'll be interesting to see what he looks like all growed up. He's got some nice talons on those little feetsies.
Thanks CL...I'd like that e-mail..can ya PM it to me??
I hoping to be able to release this guy when he's bigger & stronger...
Do those Tail Feathers look damaged? Or will they grow in ??

[psychobird]

I have no idea what kind of bird he is, but he is passerine so it's safe to assume he should be fed an insectivore diet like the Fons diet if u can find those ingredients
You cangive baby birds water but you need to be very careful and only do one drop at a time making sure he swallows before giving another
How to tell if he is dehydrated you need to lookat his belly if the skin is wrinkly or flaky he is, u can also look in his mouth if it is dry or he has stringy saliva he is
If your afraid to give him water you can give him blueberries or bits of peeled grape
I would do that every 15-30 minutes for a few hours if he has any signs of dehydration before u offer any other protien foods
As ur giving him foods watch the right side if his neck, you should be able to see the food going down, they have a tiny little crop down near the shoulder and u will see it fill up and you will know when to stop
Keep an eye on it and his poops and let us know how they look
Even take a picture to show us
If you cant get all the ingredients to the Fons diet which u will need to look up, the creater is Diane winn from avian haven you can look up the diet on starling talk it's not the best diet but will do in a pinch and everything is easy to get
Anyways, sometimes it can be a bit of a wrestling match to get them started eating, just get a little in there and eventually he will catch on, tap the nest the sides of his beak , careful opening his beak never pry it open from tip u can break it off
Hopefully u can find a Rehabber because raising a single baby will tame him up and he may never be able to be released, so the sooner he goes to a Rehabber the better, most Likely they will have other of his kind
And yes once he is hydrated I would feed him about every 1/2 hour sunup to sun down, if u get up late or miss feeding u have to make up for it after dark.
We kind ID him later for bow work on getting him hydrated and eating well
Hopefully he has no other injuries check him over well feeling each bone and compare it to the other side
And don't forget to check for external parasites

[psychobird]

Sorry for all the typos doin this on my phone! All the previous posters gave great advice too and yes even seed eaters feed Thier babies insects
Most important thing is to remember that cat and dog food does not have enough calcium for these quickly growing birds and needs to be added or the baby will get metabolic bone disease hr may grow up and look fine buy he will have horrible bone density and they will fracture easily among other growth issues

[UDoWhat]

I get dried egg white in the grocery store in the spice section , flour, sugar, etc. I know it might be hard to come by for you. I wonder if you can use those egg white liquid substitutes. Usually in milk section of grocery stores. Don't know if you can get those either. :dono I will check with other bird people.

Marty

The diet I sent you is the FoNS diet. Don't think it is the 2011 diet but is 2010. (I think) I'll check.

[psychobird]

Only thing I see that's missing from nwra diet is calcium
That poop is just urates this baby gonna need food soon
His tail feathers just are not grown in yet, don't worry about that

[stosh2010]

I have no idea what kind of bird he is, but he is passerine so it's safe to assume he should be fed an insectivore diet like the Fons diet if u can find those ingredients
You cangive baby birds water but you need to be very careful and only do one drop at a time making sure he swallows before giving another
How to tell if he is dehydrated you need to lookat his belly if the skin is wrinkly or flaky he is, u can also look in his mouth if it is dry or he has stringy saliva he is
If your afraid to give him water you can give him blueberries or bits of peeled grape
I would do that every 15-30 minutes for a few hours if he has any signs of dehydration before u offer any other protien foods
As ur giving him foods watch the right side if his neck, you should be able to see the food going down, they have a tiny little crop down near the shoulder and u will see it fill up and you will know when to stop
Keep an eye on it and his poops and let us know how they look
Even take a picture to show us
If you cant get all the ingredients to the Fons diet which u will need to look up, the creater is Diane winn from avian haven you can look up the diet on starling talk it's not the best diet but will do in a pinch and everything is easy to get
Anyways, sometimes it can be a bit of a wrestling match to get them started eating, just get a little in there and eventually he will catch on, tap the nest the sides of his beak , careful opening his beak never pry it open from tip u can break it off
Hopefully u can find a Rehabber because raising a single baby will tame him up and he may never be able to be released, so the sooner he goes to a Rehabber the better, most Likely they will have other of his kind
And yes once he is hydrated I would feed him about every 1/2 hour sunup to sun down, if u get up late or miss feeding u have to make up for it after dark.
We kind ID him later for bow work on getting him hydrated and eating well
Hopefully he has no other injuries check him over well feeling each bone and compare it to the other side
And don't forget to check for external parasites

Great Info--- Thank You so much..He has no visible parasites..if there are mites they are invisible,Is there a treatment I should use to be sure thare are no mites.?? I don't want Rama Rota to catch anything from me handling this poor bird...
We have manually opened both wings to look for drops of blood, or breaks and there were neither. Also the bird did not react --in pain--to any thing we did to him.

[UDoWhat]

I can see you are in much better "bird" hands than me. So I'll just say be very QUIET when you get up at dawn. The rest of us will be sleeping. :rotfl

Marty

[Nancy in New York]

Stosh....I wonder if you can get a little of that Calquick into him, granted it's a liquid, but perhaps a drop or two or even if you dilute it slightly with some warm water and soak a tiny piece of the dog food into it, that would definitely be giving him calcium....just a thought...:dono

[psychobird]

No don't treat for parasites unless they have them, u would know if he did cause they would be crawling on u the minute u picked him up! Ich I hate them creepy crawlies, I'm itching just thinking about them
Bird lice and mites a pretty species specific so don't worry, mites can bite us and other mammals but they spit the blood out and cannot live off of us
He's awfully cute and looks like he will grow up to be a cool bird, I'm excited to get the puter goin tmrw to see if we can ID him, he looks similar to a grackle in size and beak shape but differnt coloring
Very interesting
The guy I was talking to is opening or has opened a rehab facility in costa rica
It's Kidssavingtherainforest.org
You can actually go there and they will feed and house u for a fee and you van work with the wildlife
I would love to go there and do that someday, I would love to travel the world and volunteer at wildlife centers to experience rehabbing all the different species

[psychobird]

Has he perked up at all since you took those pics?

[stosh2010]

Hopefully u can find a Rehabber because raising a single baby will tame him up and he may never be able to be released, so the sooner he goes to a Rehabber the better, most Likely they will have other of his kind

I just spoke with someone who will be willing to rehab my little bird. If all goes well through the night, they will come over in the morning. They have a lot of birding experience. I am glad I found some Local talent ...
I am ready to do this if they don't come...

I know I ( WE ) can do this...Ramamama will be doing half the feedings...

[psychobird]

Oh good! Let us what they say he is!

[naturelady1]

I used a drinking straw and cut the tip to a beak shape.(kinda round the tip tho) Then you can get a "glob" of food on the end,offer it to him and your fingers are not involved when feeding him. Don't know what everybody else did, but this worked for me. The one time I had four nestling house wrens that were fed this way..boy did they keep me busy! All four were raised and released,and migrated. One came back and raised her family here this past summer.

[TinyPaws]

Don't forget to ask what type of bird he is...and Don't forget to tell us..:poke we are all curious...

[CritterMom]

Stosh, I am a paranoid person. I have no idea what CR laws are regarding native wildlife, but if I were you, I would make certain the rehabber does not see or know anything about Rama. Can he and his stuff be tucked away or is there someplace in your home that you can turn the bird over to the rehabber without him/her being in any contact with Rama? Or perhaps you could bring the bird to them...

[pappy1264]

I agree with Crittermom, about keeping Rama hidden, you don't want to risk it! Actually, if you could meet this person, it would be even better!

How is the little one this morning? Sure is pretty. I hope he/she will make it.

[stosh2010]

Stosh, I am a paranoid person. I have no idea what CR laws are regarding native wildlife, but if I were you, I would make certain the rehabber does not see or know anything about Rama. Can he and his stuff be tucked away or is there someplace in your home that you can turn the bird over to the rehabber without him/her being in any contact with Rama? Or perhaps you could bring the bird to them...
The people that are coming here--I know very well...They know of Rama and will be the ones coming to assess the bird and his condition . They also, are members of CARE (Coco Animal rescue & Education)and would never do anything to put the KING in jeopardy. They will take the baby bird to the rehabber that they know...

I will try my best to get an accurate identification...
Also, the bird is in the garage and Rama is "usually "on the second and third floors.

[stosh2010]

I agree with Crittermom, about keeping Rama hidden, you don't want to risk it! Actually, if you could meet this person, it would be even better!

How is the little one this morning? Sure is pretty. I hope he/she will make it.


THANKS for everyone's concern--but the KING is Safe....

[CritterMom]

Oops - I didn't realize you knew these folks - sorry, Stosh. Protecting the babies is my first instinct...

[Pierre]

Protecting the babies is my first instinct...

Your maternal instinct.... :Love_Icon

[stosh2010]

Two feedings !!this morning...& ONE CHIRP. He took some DRY dog food "mush" through a 1 cc syringe...only about 0.2 cc each time ..but he seemed to take it ok. he goes on & off the heat as needed.. He is lookin much more alert.
Fingers Crossed !!!

[stosh2010]

Oops - I didn't realize you knew these folks - sorry, Stosh. Protecting the babies is my first instinct...
Don't be sorry... I thought the rehabber was coming too...but it will be people I know.Much better ...
TWO more views ...
He has pooped about 8 times...white, wet and no solids...

[stosh2010]

Very interesting
The guy I was talking to is opening or has opened a rehab facility in costa ricaIt's Kidssavingtherainforest.orgYou can actually go there and they will feed and house u for a fee and you van work with the wildlife
I would love to go there and do that someday, I would love to travel the world and volunteer at wildlife centers to experience rehabbing all the different species
That facility is near Manual Antonio, in a town called Quepos-its a 5 hour drive from where I am living...

[Nancy in New York]

Great news Stosh about the little bird. You will notice brownish in the poop but it is always lose and not solid. Glad that you know the people coming, little bird will be in excellent hands, and I bet that you are going to miss him...:Love_Icon

[RamaMama]

:thumbsup UPDATE........... little Costa Rican bird. tinfoil

Our friends from C.A.R.E. took little birdy about 40 minutes ago. :Love_Icon

A HUGE :thankyou :thankyou :thankyou to our Coco friends :jump and our friends on TSB :jump for all their concern both for little bird and for King Rama Rota. :wave123 :wave123 :wave123 :wave123

Little Bird was quite active (chirp chirp chirpping ) and squiggling around as we arranged for transport......... but he is still small enough that he just falls all over himself when he tries to move in any given direction. :shakehead

:thankyou to those in the know on TSB- and our C.A.R.E friends for rushing to rescue...... :thumbsup :thumbsup our little feathered friend! ! ! :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

The lady friend from C.A.R.E. (who has also raised birds) simply called him a "local bown bird", perhaps we will hear more later. Little Bird will be taken to the rehabber tomorrow evening. :D :D

[Tickle's Mom]

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

Did they say what kind he is? Or did I miss that?:bowdown :bowdown

[CritterMom]

A local "brown bird"??? That is hysterical. I once asked someone what breed their horse was and they told me "He's a brown horse."

[pappy1264]

Yeah, glad he seems to be picking up (great sign he is making noise!) I'd love to know what kind of bird he is. Keep us posted!

[stosh2010]

Yeah, glad he seems to be picking up (great sign he is making noise!) I'd love to know what kind of bird he is. Keep us posted!


CritterMom wrote:
A local "brown bird"??? That is hysterical.


Tickle's Mom wrote:
Did they say what kind he is? Or did I miss that?

I found it on the INTERNET...
It's a Coribrobi...a rare and endangered bird from the Rain Forest...
No--- Just Kidding...I'm still waiting to hear from the rehabber that will pick it up--from my friends--tomorrow. I requested Name and Latin genus...We'll see....

Coribrobi ( Costa Rican Brown Bird )

[Best Life]

I found it on the INTERNET...
It's a Coribrobi...a rare and endangered bird from the Rain Forest...
No--- Just Kidding...I'm still waiting to hear from the rehabber that will pick it up--from my friends--tomorrow. I requested Name and Latin genus...We'll see....

Coribrobi ( Costa Rican Brown Bird )
...:thinking ...

Smart Ass :nono

...but ya had me there for a minute!!!

[island rehabber]

Coribrobi ( Costa Rican Brown Bird )

Wow...so then Rama would be a Vatricotres...... :D

[stosh2010]

Wow...so then Rama would be a Vatricotres...... :D
Very Cool...
That might be my FIRST Tattoo:


OWNED

by a
Vatricotres

[UDoWhat]

So glad the little local brown bird found you and then found the rescue place. :wahoo While not a rare, endangered Rain Forest bird... a helpless baby created by God. :thankyou for taking care of him.

Marty

[stosh2010]

So glad the little local brown bird found you and then found the rescue place. :wahoo While not a rare, endangered Rain Forest bird... a helpless baby created by God. :thankyou for taking care of him.

Marty
UPDATE...we called the folks caring for the bird tonight...and we were told he is chirping all the time, eating like a champ and opening his beak to any touch...HUNGRY !!!
I will keep in touch with the rehabber and hopefully---record his ultimate release...that would be wonderful...

[Chickenlegs]

Oh gosh Stosh--didn't see your request for friend's info till just now but looks like little bird is well cared for. They sure ain't as purtty as baby kings but birds are wonderful critters. Any pix of grown up local brown birds?

[stosh2010]

Oh gosh Stosh--didn't see your request for friend's info till just now but looks like little bird is well cared for. They sure ain't as purtty as baby kings but birds are wonderful critters. Any pix of grown up local brown birds?
Costa Rica has a plethora of BROWN Birds..I hope to get some specifics this week on which BROWN Bird I had...

[muffinsquirrel]

Bird lice and mites a pretty species specific so don't worry, mites can bite us and other mammals but they spit the blood out and cannot live off of us


Just out of idle curiosity, who (and why) do you suppose discovered that tidbit of information? And how in the world did they do it? I mean, it's not like this was a creature the size of a breadbox that you could easily observe biting and spitting! In fact, the whole idea of mites spitting is rather weird and fascinating! :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

muffinsquirrel

[2ndHandRanchRescue]

That's a good story - just like the starfish story - "It matters to that one!"
Thanks for saving another of God's creatures Stosh keep us posted on bebe café de aves

[Chickenlegs]

EUUUUUCH!! Spitting mites!

[Scooterzmom]

I for one am so happy that the baby bird is doing fine. :crazy :crazy

I just caught up on this thread , had no idea... but... if any of you want or need VERY qualified help for birds inthe future, Le Nichoir in Quebec (they are completely bilingual, english/french) is one of the best places ever that you could find. The lady who runs it is an expert and was in fact called in to go teach people what to do and supervise the bird rescue operations after the mess in the gulf. Le Nichoir's people are truly devoted. I have been to their facility, went to volunteer on two occasions. It is a totally wonderful place.

Anyway, it's a link worth bookmarking if you ever need help for birds.
http://www.getinvolved.ca/profile/le-nichoir/

[stosh2010]

Just out of idle curiosity, who (and why) do you suppose discovered that tidbit of information? And how in the world did they do it? I mean, it's not like this was a creature the size of a breadbox that you could easily observe biting and spitting! In fact, the whole idea of mites spitting is rather weird and fascinating! :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

muffinsquirrel
As you can see...these un-couth Bird Mites SPIT all OVER the Place

[Pierre]

As you can see...these un-couth Bird Mites SPIT all OVER the Place

Disgusting, and hilarious!

Just remember this, Lice are Nice, Mites, well, Not so Nice. :D Lice are very species specific and won't get on us. Mites, well, they can and sometimes do--but they prefer their own host, even if they will cross species.


[BTW: Lice are insects [like fleas], mites are arachnids [like ticks]. Lice you can see with the naked eye, mites generally you cannot and need a skin scraping.]

Fun facts about some of our tiny vampire friends! [not all are blood-suckers tho, but TMI all ready!!]

[psychobird]

Oh so gross!! I hate those mites!!
U can see bird mites they look like pepper crawling all over the babes and if your not careful on you!
One thing I do when they have mites is put gloves on and put a ring of Vaseline around the wrist of the glove so they don't crawl on me
They do rinse off the skin easily but I itch for days when they get on me, even though they are long gone
Anyways back to our little brown bird, closest bird I could find that he could possibly be is the brown jay, but that brown on his chest is throwing me off and I can't find any pics of nestlings or juveniles
Sometimes baby birds can have different coloring
I hope they let you know what he is, I'm so curious and the internet isn't helping me
May send the pic to some birder friends who have done some traveling or have books on birds from your area

[naturelady1]

In my area, a small little brown bird that sometimes is difficult to pick up in binoculars while birding because of how fast they flit or move are teasingly called "LBJ's" by birders which very unscientifically means "Little Brown Jobs"
:jump

[gs1]

UPDATE...we called the folks caring for the bird tonight...and we were told he is chirping all the time, eating like a champ and opening his beak to any touch...HUNGRY !!!
I will keep in touch with the rehabber and hopefully---record his ultimate release...that would be wonderful...


:D :thumbsup

[Gina]

I am sure it was bitter sweet to hand the little guy off to the experts. You did a great job keeping him safe and sound until they could get to him. Did you fall head over heels as soon as you saw that little beak open up for nummys??:grouphug Even lil birdies have their special personalities that grab ahold of the heartstrings. I hope we will get lots of updates, pictures and maybe a Name?:Love_Icon

[pappy1264]

Any updates???

[stosh2010]

Any updates???

Gina wrote:I hope we will get lots of updates, pictures and maybe a Name?
Well last night the rehabber got little "PARQUE" ( sounds like Par-kay )she is not sure exactly what type it is and will contact some friends to determine the family.
I took another photo--His poop has some darker color in it--good sign, and I noticed part of the wing (?) is defeathered

[psychobird]

Luv those big ole feet!
I get ufo nestling every year sometimes I just have to wait till they are a little older
Love my sibley book, it has adults and juveniles

[psychobird]

any news on the species of our little buddy?

[MiriamS]

Oh Stosh and RamaMama I am so in awe that you have once again saved a Costa Rican orphaned wild animal. :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

I was a little nervous starting to read this thread and when I heard the baby was chirping, I teared up a little. That's always a good sign. RamaMama, isn't it hilarious the way they fall all over each other?

TP, I'm glad someone else said it. That baby bird has a face that only a mother could love but I bet it will turn into a gorgeous adult bird. I can't wait to hear what species it is. Figures it's referred to as just a brown bird. Like the brown horse. :rofl4

[stosh2010]

Oh Stosh and RamaMama I am so in awe that you have once again saved a Costa Rican orphaned wild animal. :bowdown :bowdown :bowdown

I was a little nervous starting to read this thread and when I heard the baby was chirping, I teared up a little. That's always a good sign. RamaMama, isn't it hilarious the way they fall all over each other?

TP, I'm glad someone else said it. That baby bird has a face that only a mother could love but I bet it will turn into a gorgeous adult bird. I can't wait to hear what species it is. Figures it's referred to as just a brown bird. Like the brown horse. :rofl4
Bad News...We called for an update and were informed the little bird was found dead one morning last week. It seemed to be doing fine,and then just passed away.
Sorry Little Dude...fly free and far...

[UDoWhat]

So sorry Stosh. He died loved ,cared for, and fed. If not for you he would have died alone and just a terrible end. Fly free baby bird. Soar over the rainbow. :thankyou Stosh

Marty

[pappy1264]

Awww, I am so sorry. RIP little one.....

[Fireweed]

Awww. :( I just found and read this whole thread. Poor little LBJ (little brown job--a very scientific term in the birding world). :( You did good by the little peep, though, Stosh and Ramamama. :grouphug :grouphug Wild birds are so difficult to rehab, imho. That's why I'm in awe of people like psychobird who is, well, psycho (and brilliant) when it comes to birds. And I'm so glad you have rehabber friends from CARE. That rocks. But I'm sorry it had to end this way... :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

Rest in peace, Little Bird. :Love_Icon

[psychobird]

Aww crap!!! Poor little guy,, I'm so bummed
Birds can be tough ( thankfully they mature incredibly quickly)but usually after a week or so they are in the clear unless they have a underlying illness
Rip little mystery bird

[stosh2010]

Aww crap!!! Poor little guy,, I'm so bummed
Birds can be tough ( thankfully they mature incredibly quickly)but usually after a week or so they are in the clear unless they have a underlying illness
Rip little mystery bird
Thanks for the Peaceful thoughts...UDoWhat, pappy 1264, Fireweed and psychobird.....
His last couple of weeks were in Baby Bird Paradise, no bugs, no fears, good food and love....Saludos, my Avian Amigo...

[Gina]

So sorry to hear such sad news and I know it hurts to know he is gone. He was showered with love while he lived and was able to touch so many lives while he was with us.

I am sure his spirit is soaring high.

[dnaalyea]

So sorry to hear the news. He was much loved and well cared for. :grouphug