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Question:

May 19, 2025

What can I do?


I have a morning dove that was caught at my trailer and the partner was there too and the little one allowed me to pick it up but his back feathers came off it scared me and I thought I’ve hurt the poor little bird now he has no back feathers and he’s just sitting there what can I do to help this bird what should I do and what shouldn’t I do please I hope you can help me right away


Answer:

Hi,

This article should help you know what to do when you find a wild bird:

https://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/Found_Injured_Wildlife

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda

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