We found a baby bird outside?

Question

It looks brand spankin new. It's eyes are still closed. We fed it some sugar water and I do not know what to do next. I am having a hard time identafying weather it is a meat eater or a seed eater. Please someone help me. I don't want this little guy to die!

Answer 1

I found this link, hope it helps:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/advice4....

Answer 2

If the bird is fully feathered, it is most likely a fledgling and has left the nest on it's own and it's parents are caring for it. It is normal for birds to leave the nest before they can fly.   You need to replace it where you found it..preferably in a scrub or tree so it is relatively safe from predators, and the parents should come back to feed it.  If it is unfeathered...then look for a nest and if you can find it...replace it into the nest.  Do not worry about your scent being on the chick..birds have a very poorly developed sense of smell and will NOT reject a baby that has been touched.  If you cannot find a nest, get the bird to a local wildlife rehab for it's best chance of survival.  Also, keep in mind, it is illegal for you to try and raise this bird on your own.  Look for a rehab here:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contactA...

Answer 3

Without it's mother, it probably will not survive along time. Go dig up some worms, and cut them into little pieces, and also some bird seed, and try to feed it to him. since he may be new, you might have to ground up the worms :O I know it sounds gross, but this is what did to the little bird we found, and he was healthy within a week :)