![A Hawk](/sites/g/files/lrezom951/files/styles/large/public/2022-02/wildlife-birds-hawk.jpg?itok=8vPcRODB)
What To Do If You Found a Sick or Injured Bird
Confirm It Is Truly Sick or Injured
The following are indications that a bird may be sick or injured:
- The bird is quiet, dull, the eyes may be closed, and it has fluffed feathers (the bird looks “puffed up”).
- It may have an obvious wound, breathing problems, a drooping wing, or show lameness or an inability to stand.
- It does not fly away when approached. Learn how to tell if a bird that doesn’t fly away is a fledgling (a young bird learning how to fly)
- For further assistance on Transport, please refer to the "Who to Call for Help" section on this page.
Read More About What To Do If You Find a Healthy Bird
What Type of Bird Is It?
Choose the sick or injured bird below to learn more about what to do.
![A Hawk](/sites/g/files/lrezom951/files/styles/large/public/2022-02/wildlife-birds-hawk.jpg?itok=8vPcRODB)
![A Bald Eagle](/sites/g/files/lrezom951/files/styles/large/public/2022-02/wildlife-birds-prey-eagle.jpg?itok=Uc6XGRwi)
Bald Eagles
(Threatened)
![A Barn Owl](/sites/g/files/lrezom951/files/styles/large/public/2022-02/wildlife-birds-barn-owl.jpg?itok=emkXnSL2)
Barn Owls
(Special Concern)
![An Owl](/sites/g/files/lrezom951/files/styles/large/public/2022-02/wildlife-birds-owl.jpg?itok=DHiOrzSr)
Owls
![A Peregrine Falcon](/sites/g/files/lrezom951/files/styles/large/public/2022-02/wildlife-birds-peregrine-falcon.jpg?itok=IkaFZvun)
Peregrine Falcons
(Threatened)
![A large red question mark with a bird in background](/sites/g/files/lrezom951/files/styles/large/public/2022-02/wildlife-birds-other.jpg?itok=k_aTjsd0)